Rutgers Professor Mark Bray Releases New Book About Fleeing the U.S.

Mark Bray, a professor at Rutgers University and author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook, is preparing to release a new book titled Unpunctuated Death Threats: Notes from a Fascist Present. The book is set to be released on January 19 and details Bray’s decision to leave the United States. He made this choice following alleged death threats he received and the spreading of his home address online after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

According to Bray’s publisher, his departure was prompted by the political climate following Kirk’s murder. Kirk, a well-known conservative and founder of Turning Point USA, was killed on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University during his tour. Bray’s publisher describes his journey to Spain as an escape from a threat-filled environment.

Before leaving for Spain, Bray and his family faced questioning by federal agents at the airport. This experience deeply affected him. The book delves into the way this period of American history, characterized by resurgent fascism, pushed Bray to reconsider his views on safety and his Jewish identity.

Last October, students from Rutgers’ Turning Point USA chapter initiated a petition to remove Bray, citing previous controversial statements. In an interview, Bray suggested Antifa represents an idea similar to feminism, distancing it from the notion of being an organized group.

Bray, portrayed by some as a supporter of political violence, has faced criticism for promoting antifascism. Beyond Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook, Bray has authored books exploring anarchism and its relevance in today’s society. He has pledged that half of the author’s proceeds from the new book will go to the International Anti-Fascist Defense Fund.

In a post on Bluesky, Bray expressed skepticism about relying solely on legal systems for protection against authoritarian movements, advocating for mass antifascism.

Megyn Doyle, a Rutgers student, commented on Bray’s actions, critiquing his portrayal as a victim due to his engagement with the International Antifa legal defense fund. She argued Bray’s choice to move to Spain and promote his book aligns with Antifa interests.

Fox News Digital reached out to Bray and Rutgers University for further comments. Rachel del Guidice covers related topics for Fox News, focusing on politics and cultural intersections.