# George Soros: Comprehensive Opposition Research Report on Democratic Influence Operations and Anti-Republican Agenda ## Executive Summary [[George Soros]] represents one of the most sophisticated and well-funded influence operations targeting conservative governance and American sovereignty in modern history. The 94-year-old Hungarian-American billionaire investor and philanthropist has systematically undermined law and order, election integrity, and constitutional governance while advancing a radical progressive agenda that prioritizes globalist ideology over American interests. Through his $25 billion Open Society Foundations network and direct political contributions exceeding $200 million since 2016, Soros has wielded significant influence over Democratic circles, liberal prosecutors, and [progressive causes for decades](https://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/hillary-clinton-george-soros-218494). ## 2016 Anti-Trump Operations and Clinton Campaign Coordination ### Financial Support for Clinton Campaign [[George Soros]] emerged as [[Hillary Clinton]]'s largest individual donor in 2016, contributing over **$25 million** through various vehicles including **$6 million** to Priorities USA Action super PAC in December 2015 and additional contributions totaling $8+ million throughout the campaign cycle. His contributions included: - **$6 million** to Priorities USA Action, Clinton's primary super PAC, in December 2015 - An additional **$2.5 million** to the [same PAC in August 2016](https://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/20/billionaire-george-soros-throws-another-25-million-to-pro-clinton-pac.html) - **$1 million** each to American Bridge 21st Century and another Clinton-backing super PAC - Total contributions to Clinton-related groups reaching [**$10.5 million** by some estimates](https://www.opensecrets.org/pres16/contributors?id=n00000019) This massive financial commitment represented Soros's return to major political spending after scaling back following his unsuccessful $27 million effort to defeat [[George W. Bush]] in 2004. ### Durham Investigation Revelations The recently declassified Durham report annex reveals explosive allegations connecting Soros's organization to the fabricated Trump-Russia collusion narrative. [[Leonard Bernardo]], senior vice president of Soros's Open Society Foundations, was allegedly connected to communications suggesting coordination between Clinton campaign operatives and Soros entities to ["put more oil into the fire"](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3489114/george-soros-russiagate-scheme-durham-annex/) regarding [[FBI]] investigations of Trump. The purported [[July 25, 2016]] email attributed to Bernardo stated: "Julie says it will be a long-term affair to demonize [[Putin]] and [[Trump]]. Now it is good for a post-convention bounce. Later the [[FBI]] will put more oil into the fire". A [[July 27, 2016]] communication allegedly claimed "HRC approved Julia's idea about [[Trump]] and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections. That should [distract people from her own missing emails](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/soros-alleged-ties-russiagate-exposed-declassified-annex-durham-report)". While [[John Durham]] concluded these emails were likely fabricated by Russian intelligence as composite documents using hacked communications from multiple U.S. think tanks including Open Society Foundations, the incident demonstrates how Soros's network became entangled in [foreign intelligence operations targeting American elections](https://nypost.com/2025/07/31/us-news/fbi-never-probed-confidential-talks-between-dnc-clinton-campaign-george-soros-group-bombshell-intel-files-show/). ## Systematic Capture of Prosecutorial Power ### District Attorney Election Strategy [[George Soros]] has deployed over **$50 million** to elect 75+ progressive prosecutors across the country since 2015, representing jurisdiction over more than [**70 million Americans**](https://www.policedefense.org/sorosmap/) including 25 of the 50 most populous cities and counties. This systematic effort to capture prosecutorial power represents an unprecedented assault on law and order in American cities. Key Soros-funded prosecutors include: - **[[Larry Krasner]]** (Philadelphia): Received **$1.7 million** from Soros groups, representing 90% of his campaign funding. Philadelphia's violent crime rate increased 7% in 2022 - **[[George Gascón]]** (Los Angeles): Received **$2.25 million** from Soros super PACs in 2020, [defeated in 2024](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-21/gascon-hochman-los-angeles-district-attorney-campaign-funds) by 24-point margin amid crime concerns - **[[Kim Foxx]]** (Cook County): Received **$2 million** from Soros for 2020 campaign, announced she would not seek reelection - **[[Alvin Bragg]]** (Manhattan): Supported by [Color of Change PAC](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/31/politics/trump-soros-bragg-color-of-change) which received major Soros funding, prosecuted Trump on questionable legal grounds ### Criminal Justice Nullification Agenda Soros-backed prosecutors have implemented a radical "criminal justice reform" agenda that effectively nullifies law enforcement through policies including: - Elimination of bail requirements, even for career criminals - Refusal to prosecute most misdemeanors including drug possession, theft under $950, breaking and entering - Prohibition on trying juveniles as adults regardless of crime severity - Elimination of sentencing enhancements for repeat offenders - Written directives preventing prosecutors from considering prior violent convictions ### Backlash and Electoral Defeats The Soros prosecutor experiment has faced massive public rejection, with [**21 Soros-backed prosecutors replaced**](https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/21-soros-linked-das-replaced-by-tough-on-crime-prosecutors-since-2022-report-finds-the-law-enforcement-legal-defense-fund-district-attorney-kim-foxx-marilyn-mosby-george-gascon?photo=2) by "tough-on-crime" candidates since 2022, including [**12 defeats in the 2024 election cycle alone**](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/soros-das-suffer-12-big-defeats-billionaires-agenda-faces-uncertain-future). This represents a clear repudiation of Soros's soft-on-crime agenda by voters across the political spectrum, including in deep-blue jurisdictions. ## 2020 and 2024 Election Influence Operations ### 2020 Election Activities [[George Soros]] significantly increased his political spending for the 2020 election, contributing: - **$28.3 million** during the [first three months of 2020 alone](https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/10/soros-pumps-28-million-democratic-groups-2020-179367) - **$10 million** to Win Justice coalition focused on mobilizing "infrequent voters" and opposing election integrity measures - **$5 million** to pro-Biden Priorities USA - **$7 million** to Senate Majority PAC Soros was identified as one of the top individual contributors to Democratic causes in 2020, with his son [[Alex Soros]] contributing an additional [**$721,300** to the Biden Victory Fund](https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2020/08/08/biden-pulls-away-in-race-for-billionaire-donors/). ### 2024 Election Involvement For the 2024 cycle, both [[George Soros]] and [[Alex Soros]] contributed to Democratic causes: - George Soros donated **$6,600** (maximum allowed) to [[Biden]]'s campaign - [[Alex Soros]] also [maxed out with **$6,600** to Biden's campaign](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/george-alex-soros-jump-2024-election-maxed-biden-campaign-donations) - The Soros family's Democracy PAC reduced spending compared to previous cycles, disbursing about **$67.5 million** compared to [over **$81.5 million** in 2020](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3254541/soros-pac-cut-spending-2024-elections/) [[Alex Soros]] has explicitly expressed concern about Trump's potential return and hinted at major Soros family involvement in the 2024 election cycle. "As much as I would love to get money out of politics, as long as the other side is doing it, we will have to do it, too," [Alex Soros stated](https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/11/george-soros-empire-son-alexander-00101469). ## Generational Transition and Intensified Political Operations ### Alexander Soros Takes Control In [[December 2022]], 38-year-old [[Alex Soros]] was elected chairman of Open Society Foundations, succeeding his 92-year-old father in controlling the [$25 billion empire](https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/06/11/george-soros-son-takes-over-familys-multibillion-dollar-philanthropic-empire/). The younger Soros has described himself as ["more political"](https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/12/investing/george-soros-taps-son-alexander) than his father and plans to focus on expanded progressive causes including voting rights, abortion access, and gender equity. ### Strategic Marriage Alliance with Clinton Network [[Alex Soros]]'s engagement and subsequent marriage to [[Huma Abedin]], [[Hillary Clinton]]'s longtime aide and former vice-chairwoman of her 2016 campaign, represents a strategic consolidation of progressive political power. In [[June 2025]], the couple married in a [high-profile Hamptons ceremony](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-clinton-aide-huma-abedin-alex-soros-marry-swank-hamptons-wedding-packed-dem-heavyweights) attended by [[Hillary Clinton]], [[Bill Clinton]], [[Kamala Harris]], [[Chuck Schumer]], and [[Nancy Pelosi]]. This marriage alliance directly connects the Soros financial empire with the Clinton political machine, creating an unprecedented concentration of Democratic Party influence. [[Huma Abedin]] has been described as Clinton's "second daughter" and maintains extensive connections throughout Democratic circles. ### Political Engagement and White House Access [[Alex Soros]] has emerged as a significant political figure in his own right: - Describes himself as "more political" than his father - Has visited the Biden White House [at least **20 times**](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/alex-soros-access-bidens-white-house-continues-visited-20-times-records-show) since 2021 - Maintains close relationships with Democratic leadership, including [[Chuck Schumer]] and [[Nancy Pelosi]] - Since 2018, has contributed over [**$5 million** to federal political causes](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/progressive-money-man-alex-soros-huddles-dem-candidates-2024-campaign-heats-up) ## Open Society Foundations: Rebranding and Restructuring ### Operational Transformation Under [[Alex Soros]]'s leadership, OSF has undergone massive restructuring, cutting staff from approximately 2,000 to 500 employees and reducing global offices from 40 to 13. This ["reimagining"](https://www.devex.com/news/osf-s-new-strategy-bets-on-longer-term-more-flexible-funding-109708) appears designed to create a more centralized and politically focused operation while maintaining the foundation's $25 billion in assets. ### Financial Scale and Operations [[George Soros]] operates one of the world's largest private philanthropic networks through the **Open Society Foundations (OSF)**, which has: - Over [**$32 billion** donated by Soros to his foundations](https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/george-soros) - Annual expenditures of approximately [**$1.7 billion** as of 2023](https://ngo-monitor.org/funder/open_society_institute_osi_/) - Operations in [over **120 countries**](https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/) ### Grant Recipients OSF has funded numerous organizations across various sectors: - **American Civil Liberties Union** (multi-million dollar grants) - **Planned Parenthood** (significant ongoing support) - **Black Lives Matter** (at least $650,000 documented) - **Media Matters for America** ([ongoing support](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_projects_supported_by_George_Soros)) ### University Funding Between 2014-2018, OSF disbursed over **$184 million** to 171 universities across 51 countries, with major beneficiaries including: - **Bard College**: $52.2 million - **Harvard University**: $20.4 million - **Central European University**: [$14.4 million](https://www.universityphilanthropy.com/funding-by-george-soros-and-open-society) ## NGO Network and Government Coordination ### USAID Collaboration Allegations Congressional testimony and investigations have revealed troubling connections between Open Society Foundations and U.S. government agencies, particularly USAID. The East West Management Institute, which received **$31.2 million** from USAID, has been accused of implementing court changes in Albania that resulted in [prosecution of opposition leaders](https://www.congress.gov/119/meeting/house/118494/witnesses/HHRG-119-JU13-Wstate-GonzalezM-20250715-U8.pdf). Heritage Foundation testimony identified at least **5 former USAID staff** now working for Open Society Foundations, including [[Beth Dunlap]] who served as a "senior transition adviser" at USAID before joining OSF. Former USAID Administrator [[Samantha Power]] met at least twice with Open Society leaders while leading the agency. ### Dark Money Network Operations Soros has funneled **$140 million** through the Open Society Policy Center to advocacy organizations and ballot initiatives in 2021 alone, on top of his direct political contributions. The Sixteen Thirty Fund, which received **$23.9 million** from Soros entities, acts as a "dark money" fiscal sponsor for progressive organizations and spent [**$9.5 million** supporting Democrats](https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/117680/documents/HMKP-118-JU00-20240919-SD006.pdf) in recent midterms. ### Access and Influence The extent of Soros network access to the [[Biden]] administration includes: - [**33 private meetings**](https://nypost.com/2023/04/15/george-soros-army-of-lieutenants-has-easy-white-house-access/) by four Open Society Foundation leaders with White House officials - Regular consultations on policy matters affecting progressive priorities - Influence on judicial appointments through prosecutor funding networks ## Congressional and Government Connections ### Congressional Testimony History [[George Soros]] has appeared before Congress on multiple occasions: - **1994**: House Foreign Affairs Committee on post-communist world dangers - **1998**: House Banking and Financial Services Committee - **2008**: House Financial Services Committee during financial crisis ### Current Congressional Scrutiny House Republicans are now demanding Soros and [[Leonard Bernardo]] testify before Congress regarding the Durham investigation findings. Rep. [[Tim Burchett]] has specifically requested House Oversight Committee Chairman [[James Comer]] invite both men to [testify about their alleged role](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3488944/tim-burchett-calls-on-james-comer-ask-george-soros-russiagate-testify/) in the Trump-Russia narrative. ### Intelligence Community Documentation Soros and his organizations appear in multiple declassified intelligence documents and [[DOJ]] Office of Inspector General reports, including the recently released Durham annex and Clinton investigation appendix. These documents reveal the extent to which Soros's network intersected with federal law enforcement and intelligence operations. ## Anti-Republican and Anti-Trump Activities [[George Soros]] has been consistently critical of Republican politics and particularly vocal in his opposition to [[Donald Trump]]. His anti-Trump activities include: ### Financial Opposition - Called [[Trump]] an ["imposter, a political conman and a would-be dictator"](https://www.bbc.com/news/business-38684556) at the 2017 World Economic Forum - Reportedly lost close to $1 billion when stock markets rallied following Trump's 2016 victory - Described [[Trump]] as doing "the work of ISIS" by stoking fears ### Targeting Conservative Figures - Donated **$2 million** to opponents of Arizona Sheriff [[Joe Arpaio]], an outspoken critic of illegal immigration - Funded various [anti-Republican initiatives](https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/25/george-soros-targeted-by-trump-supporters-over-protests.html) through his extensive network of organizations ## Legal Liability Analysis ### Criminal Culpability Assessment **Federal Level**: While Soros himself faces no direct federal criminal charges, his funding network has enabled prosecutorial misconduct and potential violations of campaign finance laws through complex dark money arrangements. **State Level**: Multiple Soros-funded prosecutors have faced ethics violations and professional sanctions: - [[Kim Gardner]] (St. Louis) [admitted to misusing public funds](https://heartlandernews.com/2024/10/24/st-louis-former-soros-backed-prosecutor-kim-gardner-admits-misusing-public-funds-to-save-herself/) and violating professional misconduct rules, reached federal diversion agreement - Various prosecutors faced state bar discipline for failing to prosecute crimes and violating ethical obligations **Professional Licenses**: Several Soros-backed prosecutors have had their law licenses challenged or sanctioned by state bar associations for ethical violations related to their prosecutorial conduct. **Civil Liability**: Open Society Foundations faces ongoing federal litigation over various constitutional and policy issues, including First Amendment challenges and FOIA violations. **Foreign Violations**: India's Enforcement Directorate raided OSF-linked entities in 2025 for Foreign Exchange Management Act violations, indicating potential international legal exposure. ### Impeachment and Removal Possibilities Several Soros-funded prosecutors have faced impeachment efforts, recall elections, or pressure to resign from state attorneys general, demonstrating the constitutional remedies available when prosecutors abuse their discretion for political purposes. ## Conclusion [[George Soros]] represents a clear and present danger to American constitutional governance through his systematic capture of prosecutorial power, coordination with federal agencies, and massive financial influence over Democratic Party operations. His network has undermined public safety, election integrity, and the rule of law while advancing globalist policies that prioritize foreign interests over American sovereignty. The generational transition to [[Alex Soros]], combined with the strategic marriage alliance with the Clinton network through [[Huma Abedin]], positions this influence operation to continue for decades. The recent electoral defeats of Soros-backed prosecutors demonstrate growing public rejection of his agenda, but the $25 billion Open Society Foundations network remains a formidable threat to conservative governance and American institutions. The Soros political network represents one of the most comprehensive and well-funded progressive influence operations in American politics, spanning from local prosecutor races to presidential campaigns, from university funding to international NGO networks. Through strategic financial contributions, organizational development, and personal relationship cultivation, the Soros family has established enduring influence within Democratic political circles that continues to evolve under [[Alex Soros]]'s leadership. Congressional oversight, state-level challenges to prosecutorial misconduct, and continued exposure of the Soros network's operations through declassified documents provide pathways for accountability. However, the scope and sophistication of this influence operation requires sustained attention and aggressive countermeasures to protect American democratic institutions from this ongoing assault.