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Alex Soros huddled with top

Democrats shortly after taking over
his father's nonprofit empire
Alex Soros shows off access to power after taking reins of father's empire

By Joe Schoffstall , Cameron Cawthorne Fox News

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George Soros' son takes control of financial empire: 'I'm more political'
Kelly O'Grady and Will Cain weigh in on Alex Soros chairing Open Society Foundations.

Alex Soros, son of billionaire financier George Soros huddled with high-ranking Democrats
,

shortly after taking the reins of the powerful Open Society Foundations (OSF), continuing
his long-running trend of privately meeting with influential politicians and publicly posting
the encounters.

The meeting appears to be his first with federal lawmakers since he's taken control of his
father's robust multibillion-dollar nonprofit network that injects vast sums into left-wing
endeavors.

On June 11, OSF announced Alex would take over the network after the elder Soros did not
want to hand it to any of his children. George, however, ultimately said, "He's earned it."

Days after the announcement, Alex hosted a New York event featuring House Minority
Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other top Empire State Democrats, including Reps. Jerry
Nadler and Gregory Meeks, according to an Instagram post.

GEORGE SOROS' SON BECOMES KINGMAKER WITH TOP DEMS AS HE MAKES MULTIPLE
WH VISITS, MEETS WITH LAWMAKERS

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, left, with Alex Soros, right. (Alex Soros/Instagram)

"Back in a New York minute to host distinct members of the New York for hmp with [Rep.
Hakeem Jeffries] and members of the New York house delegation, [Rep. Pat Ryan, Rep.
Jerry Nadler, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Rep. Ritchie Torres] on their quest to take the back [sic]
the 2024 majority! And always supporting the sneaker caucus!" Alex wrote June 17.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries with Alex Soros at a recent New York event. (Alex Soros/Instagram)

Rep. Jerry Nadler, left, with Alex Soros, center, at a recent New York event. (Alex Soros/Instagram)

Alex's social media profiles have dozens of pictures of him and leading House and Senate
Democrats since 2018. The two who appear the most are Senate Majority Leader Chuck
Schumer of New York and then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California. Alex had at
least nine meetings with Schumer, whom he referred to as his "good friend."

Alex had at least eight visits with Pelosi, calling her the "greatest Speaker of the House in
American History!"

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Alex Soros, son of George Soros, pose for a photo in an
undisclosed location. (Alexander Soros/Twitter)

Then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California poses with liberal billionaire donor George Soros, left, and his son,
Alexander. (Alexander Soros/Twitter)

Weeks ago, he publicized a photo with Vice President Kamala Harris, writing, "Great to
recently catch up with Madame Vice President, [Kamala Harris]!"

Alex has enjoyed extensive access to the Biden White House and seems to be maintaining
the direct line as he now steers one of the most prominent liberal foundations in America.
After handing over control, George said they "think alike," but Alex noted he is "more
political."

Vice President Kamala Harris and Alex Soros in a photo posted June 6. (Alex Soros/Instagram)

Alex has visited the White House at least 17 times since 2021 according to a previous Fox ,

News Digital review of visitor logs. His most recent visits included three meetings
between Feb. 8-10, and the logs list Jon Finer, the principal deputy national security
adviser; Jordan Finkelstein, special assistant to the president and the chief of staff for
senior Biden adviser Anita Dunn; and Mariana Adame, the adviser to the counselor of the
president, as those greeting Alex.

GEORGE SOROS NONPROFITS GAVE TENS OF MILLIONS TO ANTI-POLICE GROUPS AND

INITIATIVES IN 2021, TAX FORMS SHOW

While those individuals are listed in the records, it remains unclear who he may have met
with for the sessions. The documents can contain White House staff who book
appointments, meet the guests and take them to other personnel, ultimately concealing
the intended meeting host.

Alex Soros, founder of the Alexander Soros Foundation, attends a dinner speech event hosted by George Soros, billionaire
and founder of Soros Fund Management LLC, on day two of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, May 24,
2022. (Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

For instance, a White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital in January that two of
Alex's past visits were with Ron Klain, Biden's former chief of staff, who was not listed in
the records. OSF did not answer previous questions on the nature of his meetings, and the
White House did not respond to an inquiry.

Alex has also donated millions to Democrats over the past several years, albeit far less
than his father. Since the 2018 elections, Alex has poured more than $5 million into federal
political coffers. Records show that his largest contribution was $2 million to the
Schumer-aligned Senate Majority PAC during this time.

WHITE HOUSE-LINKED GROUP BACKED BY GEORGE SOROS WAGES BEHIND-THE-

WAR ON GASOLINE

President Biden with Alex Soros, who has maintained close access to the White House. (Alex Soros/Instagram)

Alex pushed over $700,000 into the Biden Victory Fund in 2020, putting him among its top
donors. He's provided hundreds of thousands in additional cash to the Nancy Pelosi
Victory Fund Democratic National Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign
,

Committee (DCCC). He's also given tens of thousands more to state Democratic parties
and individual campaigns, many of which were maximum contributions.

Alex, now 37 years old, attempted to differentiate himself from his father while in his 20s
as a Ph.D. student at UC Berkeley by launching the Alexander Soros Foundation.

"If don't succeed, then I'm just another lazy deadbeat trust fund kid," he told The New York
I

Times in 2012. The nonprofit has appeared to be more of an afterthought.

An OSF spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment on Alex's meetings with
Democratic lawmakers.

Joe Schoffstall is a politics producer/reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to
Joe.Schoffstall@Fox.com and on Twitter: @joeschoffstall

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