The Trump Administration has directed [1] the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate billionaire Democratic donor George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, according to a report published by The New York Times.
The development marks one of the most extensive federal inquiries into Soros’s network to date.
BREAKING: MULTIPLE US Attorneys have been ORDERED to draft plans to investigate an organization funded by George Soros, per NYT
Don’t hold back.
There MUST be accountability for this evil snake. pic.twitter.com/KmcbVFgQzp [2]
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 25, 2025 [3]
The Times reported that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s office issued a directive instructing at least six U.S. attorneys’ offices — located in California, New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Detroit, and Maryland — to begin reviewing potential criminal cases tied to the organization.
A copy of the directive viewed by The Times outlined a wide range of possible charges under consideration.
These include arson and material support of terrorism.
The memo indicated department leaders were acting on direct orders from President Donald Trump, who has previously called for investigations into Soros and his political network.
Aakash Singh, an attorney in Blanche’s office responsible for communication with federal prosecutors nationwide, cited a report by the Capital Research Center as the basis for the request.
The conservative watchdog group’s findings alleged that Soros’s Open Society Foundations funneled more than $80 million into organizations with ties to terrorism or extremist violence.
One example highlighted in the report was the foundation’s funding of al-Haq, a Palestinian group described by critics as a front for terrorist activity.
Singh has asked prosecutors in multiple jurisdictions to evaluate whether such connections are sufficient grounds to open criminal investigations.
The Open Society Foundations responded strongly to the news, issuing a statement that rejected the allegations and condemned the Justice Department’s actions.
The organization characterized the directive as “politically motivated attacks on civil society, meant to silence speech the administration disagrees with and undermine the First Amendment right to free speech.”
The directive signals a shift in the Justice Department’s approach under the Trump Administration, which has made clear its intention to scrutinize political donors and groups accused of supporting extremist activity.
The Times described this move as a significant departure from long-standing practices designed to shield the department from political influence in prosecutorial decisions.
President Trump has been outspoken about Soros for years, frequently criticizing his influence on Democratic politics and left-wing movements in the United States.
President Trump says George Soros and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman are being probed for backing left-wing terror groups:
“Soros is a name I keep hearing. I hear about a guy named Reid Hoffman. They’re bad, and we’re gonna find out.”
pic.twitter.com/WblJC1W7zW [4]— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 25, 2025 [5]
In previous statements, he has called for Soros and his son, Alex Soros, to face charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
[6]Trump has argued they should be held accountable for providing financial support to groups linked with violent demonstrations and far-left riots.
The outcome of the DOJ’s inquiries remains uncertain, and federal prosecutors have not yet announced whether formal charges will be filed.
The scope of the review across multiple jurisdictions, however, indicates a coordinated federal effort to examine Soros’s financial network and its activities both in the United States and abroad.
The investigation comes as part of a broader push by the Trump Administration to re-examine the flow of money into activist groups and nonprofit organizations accused of undermining U.S. security interests.
Further updates are expected as U.S. attorneys complete their initial reviews and determine whether to proceed with formal cases against the Open Society Foundations or its affiliates.