John Fetterman criticises May Day protests over communist shift

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 2

The Pennsylvania Democrat told Fox's Jesse Watters Primetime the demonstrations mixed pro-Palestinian, anti-ICE and socialist activism, while saying he still supports labour unions.
He said some protests were funded by billionaires and objected to students leaving school for political marches, citing a Wisconsin district that closed during a Day Without Immigrants action.
Hundreds of groups joined May Day events nationwide, including Democratic Socialists of America, People's Forum and Code Pink, with protests in places such as Minneapolis and Los Angeles.

Are May Day protests drifting from their labor roots, or do they reflect evolving worker and social justice concerns in 2026?

How might alleged foreign funding of activist groups reshape public trust in grassroots protests and their demands?