Trump DOJ Launches Investigations into George Soros' Open Society Foundations
The Trump DOJ is investigating George Soros' Open Society Foundations for serious allegations, while the organization claims these actions are politically motivated.
Trump, Soros and a weaponized DoJ
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Overview
- The Trump DOJ has directed U.S. attorneys to investigate George Soros' Open Society Foundations amid serious allegations.
- Investigations may include charges of arson, racketeering, wire fraud, and material support for terrorism.
- The DOJ has not commented on the investigations when approached by media outlets for clarification.
- Open Society Foundations assert that the accusations are politically motivated attacks on civil society.
- The organization firmly denies funding terrorism, despite ongoing investigations following recent exposés.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by highlighting the proximity of the DOJ official's order to President Trump's social media post targeting George Soros, suggesting a politically motivated investigation. They emphasize Trump's history of threatening rivals, creating a narrative where the DOJ's actions appear influenced by presidential pressure rather than solely legal merit.
"The network called the potential investigations "politically motivated attacks on civil society, meant to silence speech the administration disagrees with and undermine the First Amendment right to free speech.""
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The Trump DOJ investigations into George Soros' Open Society Foundations may include charges of arson, racketeering, wire fraud, and material support for terrorism.
The Open Society Foundations have denied the allegations, stating that they unequivocally condemn terrorism and do not fund terrorism. They assert their activities are peaceful, lawful, and that the accusations are politically motivated attacks aimed at silencing dissent and undermining free speech.
The Department of Justice has not commented on the investigations when approached by media outlets for clarification.
The Open Society Foundations state that their work in the United States is dedicated to strengthening democracy and upholding constitutional freedoms, aiming to improve lives domestically and globally.
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