đź§µ Many people have noticed that agitators in Minneapolis are well-organized, sporting identical whistles, vests, and signs.
— Mitchell Williamson (@MWilliamsonMN) January 8, 2026
Is this a grassroots organic movement? Of course not.
Let’s take a look at the organizers and sponsors. pic.twitter.com/7ZIgTzJiO2
đź§µ Many people have noticed that agitators in Minneapolis are well-organized, sporting identical whistles, vests, and signs.
Is this a grassroots organic movement? Of course not.
Let’s take a look at the organizers and sponsors.
Is this a grassroots organic movement? Of course not.
Let’s take a look at the organizers and sponsors.

The front facing group is called “Defend the 612.”
In part, they recruit:
- ICE Watch Rapid Response
- ICE Watch Defense Training
- School Protection

In part, they recruit:
- ICE Watch Rapid Response
- ICE Watch Defense Training
- School Protection


Defend the 612 is being promoted by elected Democrats. Here’s a good example (note the whistle):
When you go to their donate page, you learn that “Defend the 612” is really just a DBA for “Cooperation Cannon River.”
They provide the “t-shirts, hats, lawn signs, and posters” along with recruitment and training.
You might ask, “what the hell is Cooperation Cannon?” Let’s see.
They provide the “t-shirts, hats, lawn signs, and posters” along with recruitment and training.
You might ask, “what the hell is Cooperation Cannon?” Let’s see.

Cooperation Cannon River is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, which means that all contributions are anonymous and tax deductible (cc: @IRSnews)

Oddly, they did not tell the IRS about the whistles and overall provocative purpose of their group. They also failed to disclose their DBA.

Cooperation Cannon River’s Board of Directors consists of:
Abigail Becker
Marcos Giossi
Clifford Martin
Abigail Becker
Marcos Giossi
Clifford Martin

Where does the funding come from?
It’s complicated. But Cooperation Cannon River receives money from the Tide Foundation, for example, which is funded by the Open Society Foundation.
In short: 🚨 George Soros.


It’s complicated. But Cooperation Cannon River receives money from the Tide Foundation, for example, which is funded by the Open Society Foundation.
In short: 🚨 George Soros.



💣 THAT’S NOT ALL.
Can you guess who their LARGEST funder is? YOU, the taxpayers.
Here’s how it works:
1. The State of Minnesota provides grants to MN 350 (another random nonprofit), like this one for $100,000.
dnr.state.mn.us/grants/forestm…
Can you guess who their LARGEST funder is? YOU, the taxpayers.
Here’s how it works:
1. The State of Minnesota provides grants to MN 350 (another random nonprofit), like this one for $100,000.
dnr.state.mn.us/grants/forestm…

2. MN 350 gives money to Cooperation Cannon River, like this $75,000 grant in 2021.
3. Cooperation Cannon River operates their anti-ICE disruption group “Defend the 612” using the taxpayer money.

3. Cooperation Cannon River operates their anti-ICE disruption group “Defend the 612” using the taxpayer money.


So there it is, folks.
The violent provocateurs in Minneapolis are funded by George Soros, and YOU!
Get your free ICE whistle today:
The violent provocateurs in Minneapolis are funded by George Soros, and YOU!
Get your free ICE whistle today:
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Anyone opposing the federal government's legal enforcement actions needs to be arrested for sedition and convicted accordingly.
Same pattern. Same playbook. Arrest them all immediately and apply lawful justice.  They're attempting to overwhelm. Â
How about if just arrest them all?