EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: Over the weekend, a group believed to be students from New York University (NYU) made headlines at the “No Kings” protest in New York City. Their mission? To distribute a Communist newspaper and, as they boldly declared on social media, to rally support for the overthrow of capitalism.

The Instagram account associated with “NYU Communists” provides a direct link to the Revolutionary Communists of America, a newly established political party drawing its ideology from Karl Marx’s teachings and communist principles.

“Comrades from the NYU branch organized a communist contingent for the No Kings rally in Manhattan today to connect with the radicalized workers and youth that are sick of the exploitation of capitalism, and are ready to fight back,” the caption recapping their involvement in this past weekend’s “No Kings” protest read. 

During the “No Kings” rally, these students were seen handing out the Communist newspaper, a move that drew significant attention. Their Instagram profile did not shy away from their intentions, encouraging like-minded individuals with the message, “Want to get organized to overthrow capitalism? DM us!”

Adding a provocative edge to their social media presence, the group’s profile features the song “Guillotine” by The Coup. The song’s lyrics, “We got the guillotine, you better run,” underscore their radical stance and the fervor of their political activism.

The group’s profile page features the song “Guillotine” by The Coup with lyrics that include, “We got the guillotine, you better run” on the organization’s main social media platform. 

Despite its name and appearing to be a student-run chapter of the larger Revolutionary Communists of America organization, “NYU Communists” are not officially affiliated with the university, according to a spokesperson. 

“There is no registered or university-recognized group called ‘NYU Communists,’ and we’re unfamiliar with them,” NYU spokesperson John Beckman told Fox News Digital. 

A spokesperson for NYU said the “NYU Communists” organization is not affiliated with the university.  (AP Photo/Seth Wen)

Fox News Digital obtained a copy of the October 2025 edition of “The Communist” being handed out by “comrades” at the event featuring the headline, “The Billionaires are the Enemy.” 

“The Communist” is printed in traditional multicolor newspapers, some with full pages of color and a barcode linking to a sign-up sheet to join the Revolutionary Communists of America. 

Fifteen pages of articles without author names follow the top story and include articles like “Reserve your Spot at a Marxist School Near You,” “Israel’s War on the Truth” and “Record 70% Now Believe the ‘American Dream’ was a Lie.”

The paper asks for a $5 “solidarity” donation.

Protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., and across the country for the No Kings Day protest Oct. 18, 2025. (Emma Woodhead/Fox News Digital)

The “NYU Communists” were joined by thousands of mostly peaceful protesters at the “No Kings” rally in New York City on Saturday, an event that was partially funded by Democratic donor George Soros among other donors and nonprofits. 

President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that his administration would be looking into the funding behind the protests that took place across the country. 

“I guess [the No Kings protest] was paid for by Soros and other radical left lunatics,” Trump told reporters Sunday night. “It looks like it was. We’re checking it out.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Revolutionary Communists of America and “NYU Communists” for comment.

Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston