On Aug 27, 2025, President Trump said George Soros and son Alexander should face RICO charges over protests, offering no evidence. Full facts.
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Trump Says George Soros and Son Should Face RICO Charges, Offers No Evidence
Published: August 27, 2025 | Updated: August 27, 2025, 8:45 PM GMT+5:30
Byline: Based on Reuters reporting by Jarrett Renshaw
On August 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said billionaire financier George Soros and his son Alexander Soros should be charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
The statement was made in a post on Truth Social. No evidence was provided in the post to support the allegation.
What Trump Said
In his post, Trump wrote:
“George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America. That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!”
Trump did not specify which protests, what specific law was allegedly broken, or what evidence would support a RICO prosecution.
Who Is George Soros – Key Facts and Numbers
- Age: 95 years old as of August 2025
- Background: Hungarian-born American investor, Holocaust survivor
- Net Worth: Estimated at $7-8 billion, after donating more than $32 billion of his fortune to philanthropy
- Philanthropy: Founder and primary donor of Open Society Foundations (OSF)
- OSF Footprint: Founded in 1979, OSF is one of the world’s largest private funders of independent groups. According to OSF, it has spent over $23 billion since its founding on human rights, justice, education, public health, and government transparency initiatives in 120+ countries.
- Political Donations: Major donor to Democratic candidates and progressive causes. Soros is consistently among the top individual political donors in the U.S.
- Son: Alexander Soros, 39, chairs the Open Society Foundations board since December 2022.
Soros was awarded the Schumpeter Prize in Vienna on June 21, 2019.
Response from Open Society Foundations
A spokesperson for Open Society Foundations responded on August 27, stating:
“These accusations are outrageous and false. The Open Society Foundations do not support or fund Violent Protests. Our mission is to advance human rights, justice, and democratic principles at home and around the world.”
What is RICO?
RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Key facts:
- Passed: 1970
- Original Purpose: To target organized crime
- What It Requires: Prosecutors must prove a pattern of racketeering activity connected to an enterprise. This typically requires at least two underlying crimes within 10 years.
- Penalty: Up to 20 years in prison per count, plus fines and asset forfeiture.
RICO charges against a major political donor for funding protests would be highly unusual and would require detailed evidence of a criminal enterprise directing illegal acts.
Broader Context
The Reuters report noted that this statement is part of a wider pattern in 2025 of threats and legal actions involving political figures:
- John Bolton: Former national security adviser. FBI agents searched Bolton’s home on August 22, 2025, as part of a national security probe, according to a source familiar with the matter. Bolton became a critic of Trump after leaving the White House.
- Chris Christie: Former New Jersey Governor. Trump recently suggested prosecutors should reopen the 2013 “Bridgegate” case.
Trump’s allies have described these moves as efforts to hold powerful figures accountable. Critics have described them as targeting political opponents.
What Is Confirmed vs. Not Confirmed
Confirmed:
- Trump posted the call for RICO charges on Truth Social on Aug 27, 2025.
- Open Society Foundations denied funding or supporting violent protests.
Not Confirmed / No Evidence Provided As Of Aug 27:
- No indictment, charge sheet, or investigation into George Soros or Alexander Soros under RICO has been announced by the Department of Justice.
- No evidence linking OSF funding to violent protests was included in the Truth Social post or released publicly.
FAQ Section
Q1: Did George Soros get charged with RICO?
No. As of August 27, 2025, there are no formal RICO charges filed against George Soros or Alexander Soros. President Trump said they should be charged.
Q2: What is Alexander Soros’s role?
Alexander Soros is the son of George Soros and has chaired the Open Society Foundations since December 2022.
Q3: What does Open Society Foundations do?
It funds groups working on human rights, democracy, public health, education, and government accountability globally.