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US President Donald Trump has hit out at billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros and his son Alex Soros, accusing them of supporting violent protests across the United States.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said that the father-son duo should be charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
“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,” Trump wrote.
“That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!
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,” he continued.
95-year-old Soros is a major Democratic donor, and is considered a villain by Trump and right-wing leaders around the world for his philanthropic activities.
His philanthropic organization, Open Society Foundations, is one of the world’s largest funders of causes including human rights, government transparency, public health, and education.
His son, Alex Soros, is currently the chair of the Open Society Foundations.
A spokesperson for Open Society Foundations denounced Trump’s comments.
“These accusations are outrageous and false. The Open Society Foundations do not support or fund Violent Protests,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Associated Press. “Our mission is to advance human rights, justice, and democratic principles at home and around the world.”
“The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros and chaired by Alex Soros, do not support or fund violent protests. Allegations to the contrary are false, and the threats against our founder and chair are outrageous. Our mission is to advance human rights, justice, and democratic principles in the United States and around the world.
We stand for fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, including the rights to free speech and peaceful protest that are hallmarks of any vibrant democracy,” Open Society Foundations, said in a post on X.
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