Left-wing mega-donor Alex Soros recently hosted Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz in New York City, following his appearance at the Democratic National Convention just a month prior, where he mingled with high-profile party members. Soros, the 38-year-old son of billionaire liberal influencer George Soros, shared a series of photos on Tuesday featuring himself and the Minnesota governor against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.“It was such an honour to host VP candidate @timwalz at my home in New York City,” the investor wrote on Instagram.
This high-profile gathering coincided with the arrival of numerous politicians and global leaders for the United Nations General Assembly.
Commenting on the event, some Twitter users expressed scepticism about the influence of wealthy donors in politics. @EndWokeness remarked, “It’s not a democracy if the most important decisions are made in the living rooms of billionaires.”
Meanwhile, @callme_Chari pointed out, “How convenient for them to cosy up in the lap of luxury while pretending to represent the working class. What a joke.”
Others like @stillgray highlighted the perceived influence of Soros in the Democratic Party, noting, “The connections between Soros money and the Democratic Party are just too blatant. Why is no one talking about this?” Additional voices, such as @mikeal_man and @w_terrence, criticised the perceived concentration of power, suggesting that the American dream has become about “how many billionaires you can befriend.”
The younger Soros, often seen with his fiancée Huma Abedin, attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where they were spotted with Walz. Abedin, known for her long-standing role as an aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is often described as a “second daughter” to Clinton. Reports suggest that Soros’s gathering with Walz may indicate who could hold sway in a potential Harris administration. Soros’s admiration for Kamala Harris was evident when he described her as the “best and most qualified candidate” after Biden exited the race, further solidifying his political engagement.
At the convention, Alex Soros and Abedin, who reportedly got engaged earlier this year, mingled with notable Democrats, including the Clintons, former President Barack Obama, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Soros serves as the chair of his family’s Open Society Foundations, a $25 billion philanthropic organisation established by his father in the 1990s that supports progressive causes.
In 2020, Alex Soros donated over $720,000 to the Biden Victory Fund and quickly endorsed Kamala Harris for vice president when she entered the race in July, stating, “It’s time for us all to unite around Kamala Harris and beat Donald Trump. She is the best and most qualified candidate we have. Long live the American Dream.” Although it’s unclear how much Soros has contributed to the Democratic campaign since Harris took over, his donation history shows he has contributed at least $5 million so far, a sum smaller than his father’s vast contributions.
The younger Soros has cultivated his own influence within the Democratic Party, frequently posting photos with high-profile Democrats and regularly appearing in White House visitor logs. He describes himself as “more political” than his 94-year-old father, who has long been a proponent of various left-wing causes, including justice system reform, advocating for less aggressive prosecution for non-violent crimes, changes to bail laws, and even refraining from prosecuting certain offences like theft.
George Soros himself has contributed around $40 million to support over 70 prosecutors nationwide, many of whom have overseen regions with rising crime rates. Alex Soros acknowledged his involvement in politics, telling the Wall Street Journal, “As much as I would love to get money out of politics, as long as the other side is doing it, we will have to do it too.”
Soros Fund Management has been ranked as the fifth-largest political contributor by Open Secrets, with records stretching back to 1990. Recently, amid anti-Israel demonstrations on university campuses, top Republicans have suggested that the Soros family’s funding may have helped support these protests. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) even remarked, “I think the FBI needs to be all over this. They need to investigate the root causes and find out if some of this was funded by—I don’t know—George Soros or foreign entities.”
As questions about his influence continue to be raised, Alex Soros’s involvement in high-level political events and gatherings demonstrates the significant role he is poised to play within the Democratic Party.