The Department of Justice has launched an unprecedented federal investigation into George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, targeting the billionaire’s philanthropic network for alleged ties to domestic terrorism and potential racketeering violations.
Story Highlights
- DOJ directs federal prosecutors in six states to investigate Soros-funded groups for terrorism connections.
- Potential charges include arson, wire fraud, racketeering, and providing material support for terrorism.
- Trump administration frames probe as potential RICO case against $80 million in grants to activist groups.
- Investigation marks first federal terrorism inquiry into Soros’s global philanthropic operations.
Federal Prosecutors Mobilized Across Multiple States
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued directives to U.S. attorneys in New York, Maryland, Washington D.C., Detroit, Chicago, and California to examine whether organizations funded by Soros’s Open Society Foundations have connections to domestic terrorism.
The directive follows a Capital Research Center report alleging Soros’s network distributed $80 million to groups accused of violent activity. This represents the most comprehensive federal scrutiny ever directed at the billionaire’s philanthropic empire, with prosecutors reviewing potential charges ranging from arson and wire fraud to material support for terrorism.
The investigation targets several high-profile grantee organizations, including the Ruckus Society, Sunrise Movement, Movement for Black Lives, and the West Bank-based Al-Haq, which previously faced State Department sanctions.
Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to provide specific details but stated that “everything’s on the table right now,” signaling the administration’s commitment to pursuing this matter aggressively.
Trump Administration Champions Anti-Soros Crackdown
President Trump has publicly endorsed the investigation, declaring it a potential RICO case and warning that “if they’re funding these things, they’re going to have some problems.” This represents a significant escalation from previous Republican criticism of Soros, moving beyond political rhetoric to actual federal law enforcement action.
The timing coincides with heightened conservative activism following the recent death of prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk, which intensified calls for scrutiny of progressive nonprofit funding.
The administration’s approach reflects a broader strategy to combat what conservatives view as weaponized philanthropy undermining American institutions.
By applying terrorism and racketeering statutes typically reserved for organized crime and terrorist organizations, the DOJ signals its intent to treat Soros-funded activism as a national security threat rather than protected political speech. This marks a decisive break from the previous administration’s hands-off approach to progressive nonprofit activities.
Soros Network Denies Allegations, Claims Political Persecution
Open Society Foundations issued a forceful denial, stating, “We unequivocally condemn terrorism and do not fund terrorism. Our activities are peaceful and lawful.”
The foundation characterized the investigation as a politically motivated attack designed to silence legitimate advocacy work. However, their defensive posture suggests genuine concern about the legal jeopardy they now face under the Trump administration’s aggressive prosecutorial approach.
The ACLU has condemned the investigation as “a dangerous precedent for targeting dissent” and “an assault on civil society and free speech.” While these organizations predictably oppose any scrutiny of progressive funding networks, their alarm reflects the unprecedented nature of applying terrorism statutes to philanthropic activities.
The reality is that Soros has spent decades funding organizations that promote policies directly contrary to American conservative values and constitutional principles.
Long-Overdue Accountability for Questionable Funding Patterns
This investigation addresses legitimate concerns about the role of mega-donors in funding radical activism that has contributed to civil unrest and attacks on traditional American values.
For too long, billionaire philanthropists like Soros have operated with impunity, channeling massive resources to organizations that promote open borders, defund police movements, and anti-American sentiment while hiding behind the veneer of charitable work.
The fact that no formal charges have been filed yet demonstrates the DOJ’s commitment to building a thorough case based on evidence rather than rushing to judgment. Conservative Americans who have watched their communities suffer from Soros-funded activism finally have reason to hope that accountability may be coming.
The investigation’s success will depend on prosecutors’ ability to prove direct connections between OSF funding and illegal activities, but the mere fact that federal law enforcement is taking these concerns seriously represents a victory for constitutional conservatives who have long demanded action against this destructive influence on American politics.
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KOMO News – DOJ Directs Prosecutors to Investigate Soros-Linked Groups Over Terror Ties
