In a bold escalation, President Trump urged federal prosecutors to pursue racketeering charges under the RICO Act against billionaire donor George Soros and his son. He accused them via social media of supporting violent protests nationwide. Trump claimed their actions have caused serious damage to the country.
The Open Society Foundations, established by Soros, swiftly rejected the allegations, describing them as false and emphasizing that they do not fund violent demonstrations. The foundation reaffirmed its mission to support human rights and democratic values.
Soros has long been a target of conservative criticism, but this marks a sharp intensification of legal threats. Trump’s request for RICO prosecution—typically used to combat organized crime—against a political figure raises significant concerns about the politicization of law enforcement.