President Donald Trump has called for billionaire philanthropist George Soros and his son, Alex Soros, to face prosecution under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, alleging that they have financially supported protests and left-leaning advocacy groups across the United States, contributing to unrest and illegal activity.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the Soroses’ influence as destructive, calling them “a group of psychopaths” responsible for “great damage” to the nation.
He added, “We’re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to ‘BREATHE,’ and be FREE.”
Trump specifically cited the organization CASA, which he claims promotes illegal immigration policies, stating, “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.”
The RICO statute, established under the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, targets patterns of criminal activity within enterprises operating across state lines.
It allows prosecutors to pursue individuals and organizations engaged in racketeering or other illegal enterprises affecting interstate commerce.
Legal experts note that proving a RICO violation requires demonstrating a consistent pattern of criminal enterprise, a standard that can be challenging in cases involving political funding or advocacy groups.
Funding records show that Soros-affiliated foundations have contributed significantly to CASA and related organizations.
In 2023, the Open Society Foundations awarded CASA $250,000 and CASA in Action, its political action committee, $1.6 million.
Human Rights First, which has challenged Trump-era immigration policies in court, reportedly received nearly $6.2 million from Soros between 2016 and 2021.
During a CASA-organized rally, ICE agents were preparing to take custody of accused MS-13 member and illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Supporters gathered to intervene, with Lydia Walther-Rodriguez translating for Garcia, who claimed he was targeted unfairly by Trump-era deportation policies.
Critics of the Soros-funded organizations argue that these rallies are part of a broader pattern of civil unrest facilitated by wealthy donors, Breitbart reports.
Soros’s funding has also extended to groups involved in anti-Israel demonstrations.
Open Society Foundations reportedly contributed over $15 million to organizations associated with post-October 7, 2023, Hamas-related protests.
Through the Tides Center, Soros-affiliated channels provided $13.7 million to sponsor nonprofit activity, including a $30,000 donation to Desis Rising Up and Moving, which organized an anti-Israel protest in Bryant Park, New York City.
Critics argue that Soros’s financial support empowers organizations promoting civil unrest, illegal immigration and anti-Israel activism, raising questions about the influence of wealthy donors on domestic political movements.
Supporters counter that the grants advance human rights, civil liberties, and immigration advocacy, emphasizing the role of philanthropy in addressing global and domestic challenges.
Trump’s call for RICO charges underscores ongoing debates over the role of high-profile donors in shaping activism and national policy.
As investigators and legal experts weigh the feasibility of pursuing such cases, the situation highlights tensions between free political advocacy, philanthropy, and accountability under the law.
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