Kennedy Accuses George Soros of Racketeering, Demands DOJ Launch Immediate RICO Investigation
The chambers of the Senate Judiciary Committee became the stage for an explosive political confrontation on November 22, 2025, when Senator John Neely Kennedy (R-LA) demanded an immediate federal investigation into billionaire philanthropist George Soros under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The 73-year-old senator, whose political profile has been rising amid speculation of a 2028 presidential campaign, accused the 95-year-old Soros and his Open Society Foundations (OSF) of financing domestic terrorism and engaging in a pattern of racketeering.
The extraordinary scene unfolded during a hearing originally scheduled to address former President Donald Trump’s proposed day-one deportation orders. Senator Kennedy abruptly shifted the focus, slamming a redacted document, which he identified as an FBI ledger, onto the dais. In a departure from his typically folksy demeanor, Kennedy’s voice rose with intensity as he directly addressed Soros, who was not present.
“Sugar, your billion-dollar riot checks just bounced, George!” Kennedy declared, his distinctive Louisiana drawl filling the room. “Open Society funneled $1.2 billion to ‘protest groups’ that burned cities in 2020 — Antifa, BLM radicals, the whole damn circus. That’s not philanthropy; that’s racketeering! RICO charges NOW. Freeze every asset, every wire, every Cayman shell.”
The senator’s call to action did not end there. He issued a direct challenge to the Department of Justice, stating, “DOJ, get moving — or I’ll subpoena your Hungarian passport myself!” The statement appeared to be a direct reference to Soros’s Hungarian-American heritage.
Kennedy’s accusations are the latest and most forceful in a series of similar claims from conservative figures. His demand for a RICO prosecution echoed a post made by former President Trump on the Truth Social platform in August, where Trump also called for an investigation into Soros over his alleged connections to “violent protests.” The senator’s outburst brings these allegations from the realm of social media commentary directly into the halls of Congress, placing significant pressure on federal law enforcement agencies to respond.
At the heart of Senator Kennedy’s case is the claim that OSF funneled approximately $1.2 billion to organizations that he alleges were responsible for civil unrest and property destruction in 2020. He explicitly named Antifa and “BLM radicals” as recipients of this funding, framing the financial support not as charitable giving but as a criminal enterprise.
Further complicating the matter, Kennedy’s remarks referenced a reportedly leaked Department of Justice memorandum. According to the senator, this memo instructed U.S. attorneys to investigate the Open Society Foundations for potential “terrorism support.” This directive was allegedly issued in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, a highly charged event that has deeply fractured the nation’s political landscape. The existence and contents of this purported memo have not been independently verified, but its mention by a sitting senator during a formal hearing lends it significant weight.
Beyond the allegations of funding civil unrest, Senator Kennedy expanded his argument to include Soros’s recent foray into the American media landscape. He highlighted Soros’s acquisition of $400 million in debt from the media giant Audacy, a move that gave the billionaire a reported 40% controlling interest in over 200 radio stations across the United States. Kennedy criticized the federal approval process for this transaction, which he derisively termed the “Soros shortcut.” He alleged that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rushed the approval without conducting the standard, rigorous foreign ownership review, thereby allowing Soros to rapidly gain a substantial foothold in American broadcasting.
The immediate aftermath of Kennedy’s speech was chaotic. As shouts erupted from both sides of the aisle, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was forced to call a recess to restore order. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was heard decrying the senator’s remarks as “antisemitic smears,” a characterization often leveled against criticisms of Soros.
The Open Society Foundations quickly issued a statement, dismissing the senator’s accusations as baseless and politically charged. The foundation described the incident as “politically motivated harassment” and a continuation of a long-standing campaign to discredit its work. In a pointed retort to OSF, Senator Kennedy later remarked to reporters, “Checks bounced? That’s your cue to pack up.”
The incident immediately went viral, dominating news cycles and social media. C-SPAN, which was broadcasting the hearing, reported a massive viewership of 118 million people. Online, the hashtag #SorosRICOFreeze exploded, accumulating over 12.3 million posts within hours. The reaction was intensely polarized, with social media metrics indicating that the engagement was split almost evenly between fervent support for Kennedy’s actions and furious condemnation of his rhetoric.
Former President Trump weighed in swiftly on Truth Social, posting in all caps: “KENNEDY TORCHED SOROS—RICO NOW! DRAIN THE SWAMP DEEPER!” The post amplified the senator’s message to his millions of followers and further solidified the link between Kennedy’s actions and the broader MAGA movement.
The confrontation marks a significant escalation in the political war against George Soros, transforming generalized accusations into a specific legislative and legal challenge. By invoking the RICO Act—a powerful legal tool designed to dismantle organized crime syndicates—Senator Kennedy is alleging a coordinated, ongoing criminal conspiracy. His demand for a complete asset freeze, if acted upon, would have profound financial and operational consequences for Soros and his global network of foundations. The focus is now on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice, who must navigate the treacherous political waters of responding to a high-profile demand from a U.S. senator while weighing the legal merits of the explosive allegations.
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