A fresh war of words has erupted between billionaire George Soros and US President Donald Trump, after the latter accused Soros and his son Alex of funding violent protests across the country.
George Soros, who has long been a figure of criticism in US politics, responded sharply to the attacks. He described Trump as a “con man” and “the ultimate narcissist who wants the world to revolve around him,” adding that Trump’s narcissism had developed a “pathological dimension” once he became president.
Soros’s Open Society Foundations has repeatedly rejected allegations of supporting violence, stressing that its work centres on promoting democratic freedoms, human rights and peaceful civic activism.
Trump’s accusations on Truth Social
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump alleged that George Soros and Alex Soros should face prosecution under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations Act (RICO). Traditionally used against organised crime, the statute allows authorities to pursue individuals accused of operating as part of a criminal enterprise.
Trump claimed, without presenting evidence, that the father-son duo were responsible for backing violent demonstrations. He insisted they should face federal criminal charges, which, if pursued, could carry penalties of up to seven years in prison.
Allegations against Soros
The latest confrontation follows a familiar pattern in Trump’s rhetoric, in which Soros is regularly invoked as a shadowy figure funding opposition politics. Conservative and far-right groups often amplify conspiracy theories that blame Soros for unrest, Supreme Court nomination battles, or efforts to undermine Trump’s presidency.
Reports have also resurfaced regarding Soros’s philanthropic ties, including claims that his organisations received more than $270 million in funding from USAID over several years. However, no evidence has linked these funds to violent protests.