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Letitia James gets $18,000 from George Soros

Letitia James gets $18,000 from George Soros

James has not said whether she plans to run for reelection in 2026.

By Andrew Stanton On 8/5/24 at 11:34 AM EDT

Joe Biden gets support from George Soros' son ahead of key press conference

Joe Biden gets support from George Soros' son ahead of key press conference

Alex Soros warned Democrats it is time to unite around President Joe Biden despite calls from some for him to step aside.

By Andrew Stanton On 7/11/24 at 10:41 AM EDT

Putin ally vows to be "more ruthless and deadly" against Ukraine's backers

Putin ally vows to be "more ruthless and deadly" against Ukraine's backers

Dmitry Medvedev attacked non-governmental organizations and philanthropist George Soros online on Saturday.

By Rachel Dobkin On 6/8/24 at 4:00 PM EDT

What is the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights? Group training protesters

What is the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights? Group training protesters

Organization published report detailing extensive efforts on behalf of Palestinians a few short weeks after Hamas attack on Israel.

By Nick Mordowanec On 5/2/24 at 2:37 PM EDT

Former Mexican cartel member compares border gangs to George Soros

Former Mexican cartel member compares border gangs to George Soros

In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday morning, a former member of a Mexican drug cartel compared them to George Soros.

By Natalie Venegas On 1/31/24 at 10:01 AM EST

Donald Trump left stunned by Letitia James news before court showdown

Donald Trump left stunned by Letitia James news before court showdown

The former president responded to reports about who New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is seeking damages in his civil fraud trial, is funded by.

By Kate Plummer On 11/6/23 at 5:43 AM EST

Laura Loomer has new theory linking Taylor Swift, COVID and George Soros

Laura Loomer has new theory linking Taylor Swift, COVID and George Soros

The post by Loomer comes shortly after Swift posted a story on Instagram encouraging her followers to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day.

By Matthew Impelli On 9/26/23 at 4:04 PM EDT

Candace Owens gets frustrated with right-wing conspiracy theories

Candace Owens gets frustrated with right-wing conspiracy theories

Some conspiracy theorists have been targeting George Soros, Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy on social media.

By Anna Skinner On 9/1/23 at 12:27 PM EDT

Kari Lake suggests Hillary Clinton may kill her

Kari Lake suggests Hillary Clinton may kill her

Lake made the comments in a new interview, relitigating her 2022 gubernatorial election defeat.

By Nick Mordowanec On 7/21/23 at 5:49 PM EDT

Trump campaign email sparks Nazi comparisons

Trump campaign email sparks Nazi comparisons

"This isn't just disturbing, it's indisputably dangerous and reprehensible," the Anti-Defamation League said.

By Nick Reynolds On 7/13/23 at 1:53 PM EDT

We Are Jews Against Soros

We Are Jews Against Soros

Patriotic, pro-America, pro-Israel, pro-sovereignty, pro-rule of law Jews the world over abhor this man.

By Josh Hammer On 6/9/23 at 6:30 AM EDT

Fact Check: Did George Soros help Nazis confiscate Jewish property?

Fact Check: Did George Soros help Nazis confiscate Jewish property?

The claim was prompted by Elon Musk comparing George Soros with Magneto, a Holocaust-surviving villain in X-Men.

By Tom Norton On 5/18/23 at 10:48 AM EDT

Elon Musk claims billionaire George Soros "hates humanity"

Elon Musk claims billionaire George Soros "hates humanity"

Soros has regularly been a target for conspiracy theorists and has faced personal attacks from authoritarian leaders including Vladimir Putin.

By Anders Anglesey On 5/16/23 at 9:27 AM EDT

Is George Soros dead? What's behind the viral rumor

Is George Soros dead? What's behind the viral rumor

The Hungarian-American billionaire has been a frequent target of misinformation and antisemitic attacks, but is there any truth to the latest conspiracy claim?

By Yevgeny Kuklychev On 5/15/23 at 7:48 AM EDT

Fact Check: Was Video Of Hillary Clinton and George Soros from 1980s?

Fact Check: Was Video Of Hillary Clinton and George Soros from 1980s?

A viral video clip of Soros and Clinton said to have been shot years before Soros shorted the pound.

By Tom Norton On 4/27/23 at 12:26 PM EDT

Trump lashes out at "Soros" DAs with threat of "sweeping" investigations

Trump lashes out at "Soros" DAs with threat of "sweeping" investigations

Trump said that "these Soros prosecutors appear to be engaging in selective enforcement based on illegal racial discrimination."

By Aila Slisco On 4/13/23 at 6:55 PM EDT

Jim Jordan reveals witnesses he plans to use against Alvin Bragg

Jim Jordan reveals witnesses he plans to use against Alvin Bragg

The GOP House Judiciary previously announced a "field hearing" in New York City on April 17, not far from Bragg's office in Manhattan.

By Nick Mordowanec On 4/12/23 at 1:18 PM EDT

Trump's lawyer admits social media attack on Alvin Bragg "ill-advised"

Trump's lawyer admits social media attack on Alvin Bragg "ill-advised"

Donald Trump previously derided the Manhattan district attorney as a "Soros-funded animal" in a Truth Social post.

By Thomas Kika On 3/26/23 at 11:33 AM EDT

Marjorie Taylor Greene questions George Soros's citizenship

Marjorie Taylor Greene questions George Soros's citizenship

Trump criticized the investigation against him led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who was backed by George Soros in his race for the DA role.

By Fatma Khaled On 3/19/23 at 1:52 PM EDT

Trump amplifies false rumor George Soros "endorsed" Ron DeSantis

Trump amplifies false rumor George Soros "endorsed" Ron DeSantis

Trump boosted a false claim that his potential 2024 rival DeSantis was backed by Soros, who frequently features in right-wing conspiracy theories.

By Aila Slisco On 2/21/23 at 10:49 PM EST

Kari Lake claims shot down by Fox News host: 'Not true'

Kari Lake claims shot down by Fox News host: 'Not true'

Soros said that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was "likely to be the Republican nominee" in the 2024 presidential election.

By Giulia Carbonaro On 2/20/23 at 7:23 AM EST

Did George Soros endorse Ron DeSantis? Clip sends MAGA into a tizzy

Did George Soros endorse Ron DeSantis? Clip sends MAGA into a tizzy

"My hope for 2024 is that Trump and Governor DeSantis of Florida will slug it out for the Republican nomination," Soros said on Thursday.

By Matthew Impelli On 2/17/23 at 11:54 AM EST

George Soros praise for Ron DeSantis rattles Trump supporters

George Soros praise for Ron DeSantis rattles Trump supporters

Soros said Trump's "narcissism has turned into a disease," and predicted he will lose the 2024 Republican presidential nomination to Governor DeSantis.

By James Bickerton On 2/17/23 at 10:49 AM EST

Davos: The 'conspiracy' hiding in plain sight?

Davos: The 'conspiracy' hiding in plain sight?

As some of the world's most influential politicians and business tycoons gather at Davos, Newsweek has investigated conspiracy theories aimed at the event.

By James Bickerton On 1/18/23 at 2:02 PM EST

Joe Rogan accused of "disgusting antisemitism" over George Soros views

Joe Rogan accused of "disgusting antisemitism" over George Soros views

"11 million people listen to this podcast. 11 million people hearing and absorbing antisemitic tropes," a Jewish activist tweeted after the episode went out.

By Jamie Burton On 1/17/23 at 7:49 AM EST

George Soros suddenly pulling out of Davos raises questions

George Soros suddenly pulling out of Davos raises questions

The billionaire's absence at 2023's World Economic Forum has fueled fresh conspiracy theories, with one U.S. politician tweeting, "Something is brewing..."

By Aleks Phillips On 1/17/23 at 5:30 AM EST

Fact check: Is George Soros U.S. midterms' biggest donor?

Fact check: Is George Soros U.S. midterms' biggest donor?

Campaign finance data shows that 10 wealthy individuals spent a combined $540 million in this year's midterm elections.

By Darragh Roche On 11/8/22 at 9:04 AM EST

Here's how much billionaire cash has been funneled into midterms

Here's how much billionaire cash has been funneled into midterms

Democratic billionaire George Soros has funneled more than four times as much into 2022 races as Trump ally Peter Thiel.

By Zoe Strozewski On 11/3/22 at 12:43 PM EDT

The Evidence Shows George Soros is Wrong on Crime

The Evidence Shows George Soros is Wrong on Crime

Soros's claim of injustice doesn't hold up—unless one thinks punishing those who commit crimes "undermines our democracy."

By Jeffrey H. Anderson On 8/25/22 at 7:00 AM EDT

The Mislabeling of Antisemitism

The Mislabeling of Antisemitism

Antisemitism must always be denounced evenhandedly, whether it's coming from the Left or the Right.

By Joel Petlin On 8/12/22 at 7:30 AM EDT