DOJ Official Directs Prosecutors to Investigate Soros Group Funding
A senior official in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has directed federal prosecutors to investigate potential funding of pro-terror groups by the **Open Society Foundations**, an organization founded by billionaire **George Soros**. According to reports, Deputy Attorney General **Todd Blanche** instructed several top federal attorneys to assess the viability of pursuing charges, including arson, wire fraud, and material support for terrorism against entities linked to Soros’ philanthropic network.
The directive follows a report from the **Capital Research Center**, a conservative watchdog organization, which claimed that Soros’ grant-making network had disbursed approximately **$80 million** to various groups associated with terrorism and extremist violence. Included in this list are organizations such as the **Center for Third World Organizing**, the **Ruckus Society**, the **Sunrise Movement**, and the **Movement for Black Lives**. Notably, funds have also been allocated to international non-governmental organizations, including **Al-Haq**, a group located in the West Bank that was sanctioned by the U.S. State Department earlier this month.
The communication from Blanche’s office was reportedly sent to U.S. attorneys in New York, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Chicago, and California. **Chad Gilmartin**, a spokesperson for the DOJ, did not confirm the existence of the directive but stated that officials prioritize public safety and will investigate organizations potentially involved in violent acts or federal law violations.
In a statement to The Post, Senator **Eric Schmitt** (R-Mo.) expressed support for the investigation, asserting the need to hold accountable those who fund political violence. Schmitt criticized what he referred to as “left-wing dark money groups” like the Open Society Foundations, alleging they have financed chaos and unrest across the country.
The Open Society Foundations has countered these allegations, emphasizing that it spent over **$1.2 billion** in the previous year to promote justice, equity, human rights, and democratic practices. A spokesperson for the organization asserted that it “unequivocally condemns terrorism” and does not fund such activities. They described the accusations as politically motivated efforts aimed at silencing dissent and undermining the right to free speech.
Context of the Investigation
This investigation emerges in a climate where U.S. officials are increasingly focused on left-wing organizations. Following the assassination of conservative activist **Charlie Kirk** at **Utah Valley University** on **September 10, 2023**, Vice President **JD Vance** and White House Deputy Chief of Staff **Stephen Miller** announced their commitment to developing a strategy targeting left-wing groups that they claim promote violence. Miller described these entities as part of a larger domestic terror threat, stating, “Violence is not OK in our system.”
Vance also referenced the Open Society Foundations in his remarks, emphasizing the need to combat organizations that allegedly incite or support violence. He highlighted the importance of reducing the likelihood of violent incidents fueled by such groups.
The **Capital Research Center** report, released on **September 17, 2023**, claimed that the Open Society Foundations had contributed millions to U.S.-based organizations involved in what the FBI classifies as domestic terrorism. This includes the **Center for Third World Organizing** and its militant partner, the **Ruckus Society**, which purportedly trained activists in property destruction during the 2020 protests. Furthermore, the report noted that the Open Society Foundations allocated **$18 million** to the **Movement for Black Lives**, a group criticized for producing a guide that allegedly glorifies violent actions.
In response to these developments, former President **Donald Trump** has called for the prosecution of Soros and his son, Alex Soros, under the **Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act**, claiming they financially support radical left movements and violent protests.
As the DOJ’s investigation unfolds, no immediate responses have been received from representatives of the Center for Third World Organizing, the Sunrise Movement, or the Movement for Black Lives. The implications of this inquiry could resonate widely, potentially influencing the legal landscape surrounding funding for various advocacy groups in the United States.
