Trump Calls for Criminal Charges Against Soros and Son Over Alleged Protest Funding

US President Donald Trump has called for billionaire George Soros and his son to face criminal charges for allegedly funding violent protests around the country. Trump accused them of supporting "Radical Left" violence and violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The claims are unfounded and have been a long-standing target of right-wing conspiracy theories.

In a recent social media post, U.S. President Donald Trump called for billionaire financier George Soros and his son to face criminal charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The president accused the duo of supporting violent protests and causing damage to the country [1][2].

Trump's statement, made on Truth Social, reads: "George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America. ..Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country! That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!" [1][2].

These accusations are part of a long-standing narrative in right-wing circles, which often target Soros for funding various progressive causes and organizations. However, the claims have been widely criticized as unfounded and part of a broader pattern of misinformation.

The RICO Act, originally designed to combat organized crime, has been used in various high-profile cases but has also faced criticism for its broad application. The act allows for severe penalties, including long jail sentences and large fines, for individuals found to be part of a criminal enterprise.

As of the current date, there has been no official response from the Justice Department or any indication that an investigation has been initiated. The Soros family has not commented on the allegations.

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/trump-says-soros-his-son-should-be-charged-with-rico-2025-08-27/
[2] https://ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-says-soros-son-charged-125911770.html