On August 27, 2025, President Donald Trump demanded that federal prosecutors charge billionaire philanthropist George Soros and his son Alex Soros under the RICO Act, accusing them of funding violent protests across the United States.
Despite providing no evidence, Trump’s statement on Truth Social drew sharp backlash and support, with critics labeling it as unsubstantiated political attacks and defenders hailing it as a necessary crackdown.
Legal experts noted that RICO charges require substantial proof of racketeering, which has not been pursued, highlighting ongoing political divisions.