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{{Distinguish|Communist Party USA}}{{Infobox political party|name=American Communist Party|logo=ACP2024.png|founded=21 July 2024|abbreviation=ACP|chairman=Haz al-Din|founders=[[Jackson Hinkle]], [[Christopher Helali]], Eddie "Liger" Smith, ''others...''|split=[[Communist Party USA]] <small>(claimed)</small><br>[[Party of Communists USA]]|newspaper=''Red America''|membership=200|political_orientation=[[Patriotic socialism]]<br>[[Fascism|Social-fascism]]<br>[[MAGA Communism]]<br>[[Social-chauvinism|Chauvinism]]<br>[[Nationalism|Ultranationalism]]<br>[[Anti-Semitism]]<br>[[White supremacy]]<br>[[Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments]]<br>[[Social-imperialism]]|position=[[Rightism|Far-right]]|international=[[World Anti-Imperialist Platform]]|website=acp.us}} | {{Distinguish|Communist Party USA}}{{Infobox political party|name=American Communist Party|logo=ACP2024.png|founded=21 July 2024|abbreviation=ACP|chairman=[[Haz al-Din]]|founders=[[Jackson Hinkle]], [[Christopher Helali]], [[Eddie "Liger" Smith]], ''others...''|split=[[Communist Party USA]] <small>(claimed)</small><br>[[Party of Communists USA]]|newspaper=''Red America''|membership=200|political_orientation=[[Patriotic socialism]]<br>[[Fascism|Social-fascism]]<br>[[MAGA Communism]]<br>[[Social-chauvinism|Chauvinism]]<br>[[Nationalism|Ultranationalism]]<br>[[Anti-Semitism]]<br>[[White supremacy]]<br>[[Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments]]<br>[[Social-imperialism]]|position=[[Rightism|Far-right]]|headquarters=Las Vegas, Nevada|international=[[World Anti-Imperialist Platform]]|website=acp.us}} | ||
The '''American Communist Party''' ('''ACP''') is a [[Neo-fascism|neo-fascist]] cult based in the [[United States of America|United States]] which adheres to the [[Reaction|reactionary]] [[Patriotic socialism|patriotic socialist]] tendency. The organization was founded | The '''American Communist Party''' ('''ACP''') is a [[Neo-fascism|neo-fascist]] cult based in the [[United States of America|United States]] which adheres to the [[Reaction|reactionary]] [[Patriotic socialism|patriotic socialist]] tendency. The organization was founded on July 21, 2024 by multiple internet personalities associated with [[Chauvinism|chauvinistic]] and [[Eclecticism|eclectic]] positions, most notably Haz al-Din,{{Efn|Pseudonym; real name is Ali Hammoud.}} [[Jackson Hinkle]], and Eddie "Liger" Smith. | ||
The leadership of the ACP employs abusive, cult-like tactics to manipulate the behavior of members and suppress criticism.<ref>''[https://www.profdannyshaw.com/the-haz-al-din-acp-cult-through-the-lens-of-traumatizing-narcissism/ "The Haz Al-Din ACP Cult through the Lens of Traumatizing Narcissism"]'' (January 17, 2025). ''profdannyshaw.com''. Retrieved February 14, 2025. </ref> These abuses are particularly present with the ACP's leader, Haz al-Din, who dominates the organization with little accountability. This is in tandem with the homophobic, misogynist, transphobic, and [[Racism|racist]] environment of the ACP.<ref>''[https://www.profdannyshaw.com/to-all-of-my-comrades-in-the-american-communist-party/ "To All of My Comrades in the American Communist Party"]'' (January 17, 2025). ''profdannyshaw.com''. Retrieved February 14, 2025. </ref> | The leadership of the ACP employs abusive, cult-like tactics to manipulate the behavior of members and suppress criticism.<ref>''[https://www.profdannyshaw.com/the-haz-al-din-acp-cult-through-the-lens-of-traumatizing-narcissism/ "The Haz Al-Din ACP Cult through the Lens of Traumatizing Narcissism"]'' (January 17, 2025). ''profdannyshaw.com''. Retrieved February 14, 2025. </ref> These abuses are particularly present with the ACP's leader, Haz al-Din, who dominates the organization with little accountability. This is in tandem with the homophobic, misogynist, transphobic, and [[Racism|racist]] environment of the ACP.<ref>''[https://www.profdannyshaw.com/to-all-of-my-comrades-in-the-american-communist-party/ "To All of My Comrades in the American Communist Party"]'' (January 17, 2025). ''profdannyshaw.com''. Retrieved February 14, 2025. </ref> | ||
The organization claimed to have formed after members of [[Communist Party | The organization claimed to have formed after members of the [[Communist Party USA]] split to join the ACP, with the names of 26 CPUSA clubs being featured on their opening declaration.<ref name=":1">[https://acp.us/declaration ''"Declaration of the American Communist Party"'']. ''acp.us''. Retrieved February 14, 2025. </ref> It was later shown that these signatures of support were fabricated.<ref>[https://x.com/red_help_atx/status/1815178383883452574 Tweet from @red_help_atx] (July 21, 2024). ''Twitter''. Retrieved February 14, 2025.</ref> | ||
== Ideology == | |||
The American Communist Party claims adherence to the "Unified Tendency of Marxism–Leninism" but in fact belongs to the social-fascist "patriotic socialist" tendency and its leadership, namely Haz al-Din and [[Jackson Hinkle]], are associated with "MAGA Communism". The "MAGA Communist" movement seeks to employ pseudo-Marxist symbols and rhetoric to appeal to the most backwards section of the United States [[Proletariat|working class]] and [[petite bourgeoisie]] who [[Trumpism|support Donald Trump]]. In its program, the ACP denies the [[Settler-colonialism|settler-colonial]] nature of the United States' founding and calls for the "Promotion of American Civilization". | |||
=== Foreign policy === | |||
The ACP is avidly pro-[[Russian Federation|Russia]] and [[People's Republic of China|China]]. Regarding Russia, it supports its [[Russo-Ukrainian War|imperialist war]] in [[Ukraine]], stating that "today, as 80 years ago, Russia remains at the forefront of the world liberation movement".<ref>[https://svpressa.ru/politic/news/463386/ "Американская коммунистическая партия призвала прогрессивных левых всего мира поддержать Россию"]. ''Свободная пресса'' (in Russian). 7 May 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.</ref> The party, while claiming to support China's [[Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution]], supports the [[capitalist roader|capitalist roaders']] [[Reform and Opening-Up]] and claims that [[Xi Jinping Thought]] is the "latest synthesis of Marxism."<ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=mHtiLPtvyBQ ''"American Communist Party, Explained"'']. ''YouTube''. American Communist Party. May 12, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025. <blockquote>"But basically, the official ideology of the American Communist Party is something we've called "Marxism–Leninism Unified Tendency". What the Unified Tendency basically means is that it's a specific interpretation of the synthesis of Marxism–Leninism that is made on the basis of practical historical contributions to the implementation of the principles and methods of Marxism and Leninism across history. So in general, we regard the sinicization of Marxism up to Xi Jinping Thought as legitimate. So when it comes to the Sino-Soviet split, we share the Chinese criticism of revisionism. We uphold even Mao's Cultural Revolution. We simultaneously recognize the significance and contribution of Deng Xiaoping's Reform and Opening Up. And finally, Xi Jinping Thought is something we regard as the latest synthesis of Marxism–Leninism"</blockquote></ref> | |||
== Composition == | == Composition == | ||
=== Membership === | === Membership and chapters === | ||
The ACP claims on their "Blockchain Ledger" to have hundreds of members in various chapters.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20241215010708/https://acp.us/ledger "Blockchain Ledger"]. ''American Communist Party''. Retrieved March 16, 2025.</ref> However, the membership of the ACP were largely recruited from various social media platforms, most of whom lacking any experience in political | The ACP claims on their "Blockchain Ledger" to have hundreds of members in various chapters.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20241215010708/https://acp.us/ledger "Blockchain Ledger"]. ''American Communist Party''. Retrieved March 16, 2025.</ref> However, the membership of the ACP were largely recruited from various social media platforms, most of whom lacking any experience in political activism, and whose primary mode of "party work" is social media activity. The leading organ of the ACP, the "Executive Board" is reported to be entirely unaccountable, unelected, and focused on its own interests (usually online publicity for their own accounts) rather than those of party members.<ref>BreeKB (January 17, 2025). [https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1880299066757706222.html "the American Communist Party (ACP)"]. Retrieved March 16, 2025.</ref> | ||
In late 2024, Haz al-Din stated that each chapter was expected to be monetarily "profitable" and operated as a business, to which the leadership of the ACP could reap a portion of their earnings. He further stated that ACP members and chapters were free to act as [[Landlordism|"ethical landlords"]].<ref>Socialism For All (August 23, 2024). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHWSW0FMAMk ACP = American Landlord Party: Head “MAGAcommunist" Declares ACP Chapters May Be "Ethical Landlords"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 16, 2025.</ref> | |||
=== Plenary Committee === | === Plenary Committee === | ||
The leading organ of the ACP when it was initially established was a "Plenary Committee" of 10 individuals. The members of this organ were:<ref name=":1" /> | The leading organ of the ACP when it was initially established was a "Plenary Committee" of 10 individuals. The members of this organ were:<ref name=":1" /> | ||
* Haz al-Din, online political debate personality who dominates the ''Infrared'' media collective. ''De-facto'' leader of the party. | * [[Haz al-Din]], online political debate personality who dominates the ''Infrared'' media collective. ''De-facto'' leader of the party. | ||
* Noah Khrachvik, member of the "Midwestern Marx" collective. | * [[Noah Khrachvik]], member of the "Midwestern Marx" collective. | ||
* [[Jackson Hinkle]], online personality known for circulating [[Rightism|right-wing]] propaganda on his show ''The Dive''. | * [[Jackson Hinkle]], online personality known for circulating [[Rightism|right-wing]] propaganda on his show ''The Dive''. | ||
* [[Christopher Helali]], former member of the [[Social-chauvinism|social-chauvinist]] [[Party of Communists USA]]. | * [[Christopher Helali]], former member of the [[Social-chauvinism|social-chauvinist]] [[Party of Communists USA]]. | ||
* Kyle Pettis | * [[Kyle Pettis]] | ||
* Henry Ahmad, ''Infrared'' showrunner. | * [[Henry Ahmad]], ''Infrared'' showrunner. | ||
* Carlos Garrido, writer for the "Midwestern Marx" collective. | * [[Carlos Garrido]], writer for the "Midwestern Marx" collective. | ||
* Rev Laskaris | * [[Rev Laskaris]] | ||
* Eddie "Liger" Smith, online personality associated with the "Midwestern Marx" collective. | * [[Eddie "Liger" Smith]], online personality associated with the "Midwestern Marx" collective. | ||
* Grayson Preutz, ''Infrared'' showrunner. | * [[Grayson Preutz]], ''Infrared'' showrunner. | ||
== International relations == | == International relations == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:47, 29 October 2025
American Communist Party | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Abbreviation | ACP |
| Chairman | Haz al-Din |
| Founders | Jackson Hinkle, Christopher Helali, Eddie "Liger" Smith, others... |
| Founded | 21 July 2024 |
| Split from |
Communist Party USA (claimed) Party of Communists USA |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Newspaper | Red America |
| Membership | 200 |
| Political orientation |
Patriotic socialism Social-fascism MAGA Communism Chauvinism Ultranationalism Anti-Semitism White supremacy Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments Social-imperialism |
| Political position | Far-right |
| International affiliation | World Anti-Imperialist Platform |
| Website | |
| acp.us | |
The American Communist Party (ACP) is a neo-fascist cult based in the United States which adheres to the reactionary patriotic socialist tendency. The organization was founded on July 21, 2024 by multiple internet personalities associated with chauvinistic and eclectic positions, most notably Haz al-Din,[a] Jackson Hinkle, and Eddie "Liger" Smith.
The leadership of the ACP employs abusive, cult-like tactics to manipulate the behavior of members and suppress criticism.[1] These abuses are particularly present with the ACP's leader, Haz al-Din, who dominates the organization with little accountability. This is in tandem with the homophobic, misogynist, transphobic, and racist environment of the ACP.[2]
The organization claimed to have formed after members of the Communist Party USA split to join the ACP, with the names of 26 CPUSA clubs being featured on their opening declaration.[3] It was later shown that these signatures of support were fabricated.[4]
Ideology
The American Communist Party claims adherence to the "Unified Tendency of Marxism–Leninism" but in fact belongs to the social-fascist "patriotic socialist" tendency and its leadership, namely Haz al-Din and Jackson Hinkle, are associated with "MAGA Communism". The "MAGA Communist" movement seeks to employ pseudo-Marxist symbols and rhetoric to appeal to the most backwards section of the United States working class and petite bourgeoisie who support Donald Trump. In its program, the ACP denies the settler-colonial nature of the United States' founding and calls for the "Promotion of American Civilization".
Foreign policy
The ACP is avidly pro-Russia and China. Regarding Russia, it supports its imperialist war in Ukraine, stating that "today, as 80 years ago, Russia remains at the forefront of the world liberation movement".[5] The party, while claiming to support China's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, supports the capitalist roaders' Reform and Opening-Up and claims that Xi Jinping Thought is the "latest synthesis of Marxism."[6]
Composition
Membership and chapters
The ACP claims on their "Blockchain Ledger" to have hundreds of members in various chapters.[7] However, the membership of the ACP were largely recruited from various social media platforms, most of whom lacking any experience in political activism, and whose primary mode of "party work" is social media activity. The leading organ of the ACP, the "Executive Board" is reported to be entirely unaccountable, unelected, and focused on its own interests (usually online publicity for their own accounts) rather than those of party members.[8]
In late 2024, Haz al-Din stated that each chapter was expected to be monetarily "profitable" and operated as a business, to which the leadership of the ACP could reap a portion of their earnings. He further stated that ACP members and chapters were free to act as "ethical landlords".[9]
Plenary Committee
The leading organ of the ACP when it was initially established was a "Plenary Committee" of 10 individuals. The members of this organ were:[3]
- Haz al-Din, online political debate personality who dominates the Infrared media collective. De-facto leader of the party.
- Noah Khrachvik, member of the "Midwestern Marx" collective.
- Jackson Hinkle, online personality known for circulating right-wing propaganda on his show The Dive.
- Christopher Helali, former member of the social-chauvinist Party of Communists USA.
- Kyle Pettis
- Henry Ahmad, Infrared showrunner.
- Carlos Garrido, writer for the "Midwestern Marx" collective.
- Rev Laskaris
- Eddie "Liger" Smith, online personality associated with the "Midwestern Marx" collective.
- Grayson Preutz, Infrared showrunner.
International relations
The American Communist Party, alongside the Center for Political Innovation, is a member of the World Anti-Imperialist Platform, a social-imperialist international organization dedicated to supporting Chinese and Russian imperialism.[10] Additionally, the ACP has been supported by elements within other revisionist organizations such as Communist Party of Georgia and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.
See also
References
- ↑ "The Haz Al-Din ACP Cult through the Lens of Traumatizing Narcissism" (January 17, 2025). profdannyshaw.com. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ↑ "To All of My Comrades in the American Communist Party" (January 17, 2025). profdannyshaw.com. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Declaration of the American Communist Party". acp.us. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ↑ Tweet from @red_help_atx (July 21, 2024). Twitter. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Американская коммунистическая партия призвала прогрессивных левых всего мира поддержать Россию". Свободная пресса (in Russian). 7 May 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ "American Communist Party, Explained". YouTube. American Communist Party. May 12, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
"But basically, the official ideology of the American Communist Party is something we've called "Marxism–Leninism Unified Tendency". What the Unified Tendency basically means is that it's a specific interpretation of the synthesis of Marxism–Leninism that is made on the basis of practical historical contributions to the implementation of the principles and methods of Marxism and Leninism across history. So in general, we regard the sinicization of Marxism up to Xi Jinping Thought as legitimate. So when it comes to the Sino-Soviet split, we share the Chinese criticism of revisionism. We uphold even Mao's Cultural Revolution. We simultaneously recognize the significance and contribution of Deng Xiaoping's Reform and Opening Up. And finally, Xi Jinping Thought is something we regard as the latest synthesis of Marxism–Leninism"
- ↑ "Blockchain Ledger". American Communist Party. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ↑ BreeKB (January 17, 2025). "the American Communist Party (ACP)". Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ↑ Socialism For All (August 23, 2024). ACP = American Landlord Party: Head “MAGAcommunist" Declares ACP Chapters May Be "Ethical Landlords". YouTube. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ↑ The World Anti-Imperialist Platform (October 14, 2022). "Paris Declaration: The rising tide of global war and the tasks of anti-imperialists", list of signatories.
Notes
- ↑ Pseudonym; real name is Ali Hammoud.