{"id":2585393,"date":"2026-03-30T15:58:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-oligarchs-will-support-tyrants-if-they-share-ideology-guy-benson\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:00:43","slug":"anti-oligarchs-will-support-tyrants-if-they-share-ideology-guy-benson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-oligarchs-will-support-tyrants-if-they-share-ideology-guy-benson\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-oligarchs will support &#8216;tyrants&#8217; if they share ideology: Guy Benson"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fanti-oligarchs-will-support-tyrants-if-they-share-ideology-guy-benson%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2585393&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Washington Examiner reports on the No Kings protests and the surrounding debate over whether they reflect genuine anti-oligarchy sentiment or are politically contrived. Guy Benson argues that No Kings protesters aren\u2019t truly opposed to oligarchy or authoritarianism if the tyrant behind it shares their ideology, suggesting the movement is more about aligning with certain political goals. The article notes the third nationwide No Kings demonstration featured speeches from lawmakers such as Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth warren, and Chris van Hollen, with Benson calling the protests a \u201cpressure valve\u201d for the Democratic Party and highlighting Sanders\u2019 rejection of authoritarianism and oligarchy in his remarks. benson also suggests the protests are attracting many participants and could serve as a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >turnout machine ahead<\/a> of the 2026 elections. Conversely, Joe Concha contends the protests are contrived, citing an investigation that claims hundreds of groups back the protests and arguing they don\u2019t appear organic or grassroots. He also questions how demonstrators can chant \u201cno kings\u201d when he says the Democratic Party installed Hillary Clinton as the 2016 nominee, referencing DNC actions and WikiLeaks disclosures. the piece blends commentary on the protests, the political dynamics within the Democratic Party, and ancient anecdotes to frame the event as both a mobilizing force for some and a potentially manufactured phenomenon for others.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">No Kings anti-oligarchs will support &lsquo;tyrants&rsquo; if they share ideology: Guy Benson<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2547384\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Washington Examiner<\/em> columnist <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/guy-benson\/\">Guy Benson<\/a> said the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/no-kings\/\">No Kings<\/a> protesters &ldquo;aren&rsquo;t actually&rdquo; opposed to oligarchy or authoritarianism if the tyrant behind it supports their beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>The third nationwide No Kings protests were held on Saturday, where numerous lawmakers such as Sens. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-sanders\/\">Bernie Sanders<\/a> (I-VT), <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elizabeth-warren\/\">Elizabeth Warren<\/a> (D-MA), and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chris-van-hollen\/\">Chris Van Hollen<\/a> (D-MD) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-u-s-freedom-convoy-is-en-route\/\" title=\"The U.S. Freedom Convoy Is En Route\">delivered speeches<\/a>. Benson said the protests are a &ldquo;pressure valve&rdquo; for the Democratic Party, and spotlighted the speech Sanders delivered where he rejected &ldquo;authoritarianism&rdquo; and &ldquo;oligarchy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4509177\/gop-real-problem-dhs-shutdown-midterm-elections-bob-cusack\/\">GOP faces &#8216;real problem&#8217; as DHS shutdown prolongs before midterm elections: Bob Cusack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4508866\/lankford-democrats-absurd-demand-ice-dhs\/\">Lankford says Democrats made &#8216;absurd&#8217; demand for no ICE presence at polls in DHS reform<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4508850\/sen-ron-johnson-says-democrats-use-two-martyrs-killed-by-feds-to-defund-police\/\">Sen. Ron Johnson says Democrats use &#8216;two martyrs&#8217; killed by feds to defund police<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share?id=3454150&amp;userid=11311&amp;usertype=user&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=41428e9f94d33fad241242a1ecceb8a3\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;I would simply note that this is a man who chose to honeymoon in the Soviet Union, and I wonder what his thoughts were on a left-wing oligarchy and authoritarian regime because I think some of these people who say that they&rsquo;re against those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-biden-doesnt-want-you-knowing-about-drug-price-controls\/\" title=\"What Biden Doesn...t Want You Knowing About Drug Price Controls\">things aren&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t actually,&rdquo; Benson said on Fox Business&rsquo;s <em>Varney<\/em> <em>&amp; Co<\/em>. Monday. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They&rsquo;re for them if the tyrants share their ideology,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Sanders&rsquo; 10-day honeymoon to the Soviet Union took place in 1988, when he was serving as the mayor of Burlington, Vermont. Sanders proposed taking &ldquo;the strengths of both systems&rdquo; of the Soviet Union and Vermont after the trip, saying, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s learn from each other,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/inside-bernie-sanderss-1988-10-day-honeymoon-in-the-soviet-union\/2019\/05\/02\/db543e18-6a9c-11e9-a66d-a82d3f3d96d5_story.html\">according to<\/a> the <em>Washington Post<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Fox Business host Stuart Varney recalled an &ldquo;old joke&rdquo; about Sanders&rsquo; honeymoon, with the punchline being, &ldquo;He never came back.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Benson also said the No Kings protests &ldquo;certainly&rdquo; seem to be attracting many people, keeping them engaged ahead of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\">the November 2026 elections<\/a>. He added that the protests &ldquo;probably&rdquo; are &ldquo;something of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-rep-jerry-nadler-gets-charlie-kirks-name-wrong-while-claiming-to-know-what-he-would-have-wanted\/\" title=\"Dem Rep. Jerry Nadler Gets Charlie Kirk...s Name Wrong While Claiming to Know ...What He Would Have Wanted...\">turnout machine&#038;rdquo<\/a>; for the party.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/technology\/4502917\/bernie-sanders-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-bill-moratorium-ai-data-centers\/\"><strong>BERNIE SANDERS AND AOC ANNOUNCE BILL PLACING MORATORIUM ON AI DATA CENTERS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Washington Examiner<\/em> columnist <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/joe-concha\/\">Joe Concha<\/a> also addressed how &ldquo;contrived&rdquo; the No Kings protests are, citing an investigation that claimed around 500 groups are behind the protests. He argued this doesn&rsquo;t &ldquo;scream&rdquo; organic or grassroots on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Concha also asked how people could march and chant &ldquo;no kings&rdquo; when the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\">Democratic Party<\/a> &ldquo;installed&rdquo; former Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\">Kamala Harris<\/a> as its presidential nominee in July 2024. He added that <em>WikiLeaks<\/em> showed the Democratic National Committee did &ldquo;everything&rdquo; to install former Secretary of State <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hillary-clinton\/\">Hillary Clinton<\/a> over Sanders in 2016. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No Kings: anti-oligarchs may back tyrants if aligned<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2585394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26087755123673-e1774893727402.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[76823,74475,7940,70303,15320],"class_list":["post-2585393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-anti-oligarchs","tag-guy-benson","tag-ideology","tag-political-analysis-2","tag-tyrants"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26087755123673-e1774893727402.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2585393"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2585397,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585393\/revisions\/2585397"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2585394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2585393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2585393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2585393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}