Overview

• Trump posted on Truth Social calling for George Soros, 95, and his son Alexander to be charged under the RICO statute, accusing them of backing violent demonstrations.
• No criminal case or formal filing against either Soros has been announced, with coverage noting the call as a public demand rather than a declared prosecution.
• Open Society Foundations said the claims are "scandalous and false," stating it does not support or fund violent protests and backs free speech and peaceful assembly.
• Fact-checkers at agencies including Reuters, AP and AFP previously debunked viral images and narratives that alleged Soros-linked groups staged violence during June protests in Los Angeles.
• Reporters place the episode in a pattern of the president threatening legal action against perceived opponents, with at least one prominent figure, Elon Musk, voicing support for action.