An investigation revealed that communist and socialist organizations, including the Party for Socialism and Liberation and Freedom Inc., were instrumental in driving protests in Madison following the Corey Ruiz shooting.

Socialist groups previously involved in May Day protests are now outlining an electoral strategy to win 2026 midterm races and push the Democratic Party further left.

Communist and socialist groups participating in a May Day rally in Minneapolis publicly called for a "revolution" and the seizure of property. The groups voiced their demands during the demonstration.