George Soros, the far-left billionaire and influential political figure, along with his family, has contributed over $71,000 to New York Attorney General Letitia James' campaign since 2019, including a significant $31,000 aimed at securing her re-election next year.
According to Breitbart, citing a report by the New York Post, Board of Elections records reveal that Soros personally donated $18,000 in July 2024, while his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Soros, contributed an additional $13,000 in May. The Soros family has also provided James with $40,000 for her previous campaigns dating back to 2019.
This financial backing does not account for the indirect support James receives from far-left organizations funded by Soros, such as the Working Families Party, which has received millions from Soros' network.
The New York Post highlights that Soros' Open Society Foundation (OSF) has allocated $23.7 million to the Working Families Party (WFP) since 2016 through its fundraising arm, Working Families Organization Inc. Additionally, Soros and his family have directly donated $865,000 to the New York branch since 2018. Letitia James, who made history in 2003 as the first WFP candidate to win a race in New York, has been a prominent figure in the state's political landscape.
Michael Henry, a Republican candidate challenging James in 2026, expressed his concerns to the Post, stating, "George Soros has spent years financing the radical lefts most extreme projects, and the outcome is almost always the same: instability and disorder that is destroying our state."
He further criticized Soros' support for James, saying, "We saw it with [Manhattan District Attorney] Alvin Bragg, so no one should be surprised that [Soros] is heavily backing Letitia James ideological crusades and political vendettas that put New Yorkers safety on the back burner."
James has gained national attention for her legal actions against the Trump administration, including a 2018 promise to investigate Trump's real estate dealings. Her ongoing case accuses Trump and his family of fraud by inflating his net worth on loan applications. However, a state appellate panel recently dismissed over $500 million in fines previously imposed on Trump in this case.
Ironically, James herself faced scrutiny from the Department of Justice for allegedly providing false information on a mortgage application for her Virginia property. Although she was indicted on fraud charges in October and pled not guilty, the case was dismissed due to the U.S. Attorney's illegal appointment. Subsequent DOJ attempts to re-indict her have been unsuccessful.
President Trump has been vocal about his disdain for Soros and his son Alex, who leads OSF. As reported by Breitbart's Elizabeth Weibel, Trump has called for their indictment under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, accusing Soros and his associates of orchestrating anti-Israel activism and violent immigration protests. "Were not going to let these lunatics rip America apart anymore," Trump declared on Truth Social.
In September, the New York Times reported that the DOJ issued a directive for prosecutors to investigate Soros' activities and assess whether the allegations warranted opening criminal cases. OSF has consistently denied any involvement in violence or illegal activities.
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