Trump Threatens Federal Racketeering Charges Against George Soros, Son

President Donald Trump has publicly accused billionaire George Soros and his son Alex of supporting violent protests across the United States and called for them to be charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Trump made these claims in posts on his social media platform, Truth Social, asserting that Soros and his associates have caused significant damage to the country and warning them to "be careful" as they are being watched. These accusations echo previous conspiracy theories embraced within some right-wing circles, which have repeatedly linked Soros to funding protests and political unrest, despite a lack of evidence. George Soros, a Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist with an estimated net worth of $7.2 billion, is well-known for founding the Open Society Foundations, a grantmaking network that supports various democratic causes. The president's statements have been widely reported and continue to fuel controversy around the funding and causes of recent protests in the U.S. Trump’s rhetoric reflects his ongoing narrative that Soros is a radical figure undermining American stability.