"Yes, Yes, And Yes": Bessent Signals Crackdown On Dark-Money NGO Protests 'Just Like We Did With The Mafia'

The article highlights the rapid organization of left-wing protests in response to political events, alleging co-option of genuine protests and the orchestration of astroturf campaigns. Dark-money NGOs, often linked to foreign entities, are identified as the common financial backers fueling these operations. The piece observes this dynamic during protests following an ICE agent's shooting of an activist. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledges investigations into these groups, specifically examining their funding sources. He emphasizes the government's authority to act and its intent to follow the money, citing the use of a whistleblower program. The article references Seamus Bruner and other researchers who have been tracking the flow of funds to these organizations. Bruner identifies key funding sources, including Rockefeller, Arabella, Tides, and Soros. He views the Treasury's actions as a direct result of earlier exposure. The article also points out George Soros's Open Society Foundations backing groups tied to violence. It characterizes the activities as an "invisible insurrection." The author believes accountability for funding chaos is coming. The piece concludes by suggesting the upcoming year will be marked by increased civil unrest.