Political commentator and entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David (PBD) issued a stark warning this week, claiming that Democrats and their progressive allies are orchestrating over 1,500 protests across all 50 states—not as grassroots demonstrations, but as a coordinated trap to brand President Trump a tyrant and destabilize the country ahead of the midterm elections.
According to PBD, this sweeping protest campaign isn’t about civic discourse or genuine outrage—it’s a calculated, billionaire-funded political operation designed to manufacture chaos and trigger a national crisis. “They’re looking for their next George Floyd,” he warned during a recent broadcast. “All they need is one person, one spark, to ignite a media firestorm and unleash another wave of street violence.”
Citing a report from Newsweek, PBD drew attention to Christy Walton—the Walmart heiress exposed in a New York Times piece for bankrolling large-scale political influence campaigns. A full-page “No Kings Day” ad funded by Walton recently appeared in the Times, emphasizing vague themes like honoring global commitments and resisting dictators. Although Trump was not named, the messaging was widely seen as a swipe at his America First policies.
Walmart quickly distanced itself from Walton’s activism, clarifying that she plays no role in corporate decision-making. But the damage was done. Trump supporters called for boycotts and raised alarms about the billionaire class once again trying to manipulate public perception.
PBD claims this is all part of a larger strategy funded by over 100 progressive organizations and globalist NGOs. The goal? To stoke mass unrest and force the public to accept authoritarian crackdowns—under the guise of protecting democracy.
“They have no policies, no solutions, and no vision,” PBD stated. “So they’re resorting to emotional manipulation, lawsuits, and staged outrage. They want a crisis they can use to declare emergency powers and demonize Trump as a dictator.”
He pointed specifically to California Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing him of being a master of political spin and distraction. “This is the closest California’s been to going red in years,” PBD said. “And they know it. That’s why they’re panicking. That’s why they’re planning these protests. It’s all about narrative control.”
With June 14—President Trump’s 79th birthday—on the horizon and conservative momentum building, PBD’s message is clear: Americans must stay vigilant, resist emotional manipulation, and reject the staged spectacle being rolled out across the nation.
“The playbook is obvious,” he said. “Don’t fall for it.”