Summary
Former President Donald Trump has called for criminal charges against George Soros and his son, claiming they funded violent protests in the U.S. Trump suggested using a law typically applied to organized crime. The Open Society Foundation, associated with Soros, denied these claims, saying they do not support violent activities.
Key Facts
- Trump alleged George Soros and his son were involved in funding violent protests in the U.S.
- Trump proposed charging them under the RICO Act.
- RICO is a law often used against organized crime groups.
- George Soros is a well-known philanthropist and financier.
- Soros is frequently targeted in far-right conspiracy theories.
- Soros founded the Open Society Foundations, which focuses on promoting human rights and democracy.
- The Open Society Foundation denied supporting or funding violent protests.
- No official charges have been filed against Soros or his son.
