Summary
The organization founded by George Soros claims the Trump administration is unfairly targeting it with political attacks. President Trump suggested Soros is a potential funder of domestic terrorism, a claim Soros' group denies. The administration plans to investigate individuals and groups it associates with political violence.
Key Facts
- George Soros' organization, Open Society Foundations, denies involvement in terrorism and claims it supports peaceful and lawful activities.
- President Trump accused Soros of financially supporting violent protests and mentioned him in relation to domestic terrorism investigations.
- Trump directed his administration to identify and investigate funders of what he calls "left-wing terrorism."
- The president called for a new law enforcement strategy to deal with domestic terrorism.
- The IRS was asked to ensure that tax-exempt entities are not financing political violence.
- Soros has often been criticized by Republicans for supporting progressive causes and Democratic candidates.
- Trump highlighted Soros and Reid Hoffman as names linked to funding radical activities, without providing specific evidence.
