Hold onto your wallets, folks—far-left billionaire George Soros and his family have poured over $71,000 into the campaign chest of New York Attorney General Letitia James since 2019.
According to the New York Post, this financial backing, coupled with indirect support through progressive groups, paints a picture of deep ties between a powerful donor and New York’s top law enforcer.
Let’s rewind to 2019, when Soros and his family began padding James’ war chest with a hefty $40,000 across various campaigns. Fast forward to 2024, and the cash flow hasn’t dried up, with an additional $31,000 earmarked specifically for her 2026 re-election bid. It’s a steady stream of support that raises eyebrows among those wary of big money in politics.
In July 2024, Soros himself dropped $18,000 into James’ coffers, while his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Soros, chipped in $13,000 just two months earlier in May. That’s a family affair with a clear agenda, and it’s hard not to wonder what policy strings might be attached to such generosity.
Beyond direct donations, Soros’ influence creeps through far-left organizations like the Working Families Party (WFP), a group James has historic ties to since her 2003 win as their first successful candidate for a Brooklyn Council seat. His Open Society Foundation has funneled a staggering $23.7 million to the WFP’s fundraising arm since 2016, and the Soros family has directly given $865,000 to the New York branch since 2018. It’s a web of funding that critics argue tilts the scales toward ideological crusades over practical governance.
James, while declining the WFP line in 2018 for her Attorney General run alongside then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo embraced their progressive values by securing their endorsement for her 2022 re-election. That flip-flop on party lines might just be political pragmatism, but it sure smells like a nod to her benefactors.
“George Soros has spent years financing the radical left’s most extreme projects, and the outcome is almost always the same: instability and disorder that is destroying our state,” said Michael Henry, a commercial litigator and Republican candidate challenging James in 2026. Henry’s point stings—when a single donor’s fingerprints are all over law enforcement priorities, it’s fair to ask if public safety takes a backseat to personal vendettas.
“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,” Henry added. His critique lands with weight, especially when you consider Soros’ indirect $1 million boost to Bragg’s 2021 campaign via Color of Change’s PAC, not to mention $43,150 in direct donations since 2021. It’s a pattern that suggests a coordinated push for a certain brand of justice.
James, for her part, has been a thorn in President Trump’s side, launching multiple lawsuits against him and his administration since her 2018 campaign pledge to probe his real estate dealings. Her ongoing fraud case, accusing Trump of inflating his net worth for decades, hit a snag in August 2024 when a state appellate panel overturned over $500 million in fines. That’s a win for Trump, but the battle is far from over with James at the helm.
Trump hasn’t stayed quiet, repeatedly claiming Soros is pulling the strings behind legal challenges from James, Bragg, and other progressive prosecutors. When you tally up the donations and indirect support, it’s not a wild leap to see why he feels targeted by a well-funded opposition.
James herself faced scrutiny in October 2024 when she was indicted on mortgage fraud charges tied to a Virginia property. She pleaded not guilty, and by November 2024, the case was dismissed without a trial, despite multiple failed attempts by the Department of Justice to re-indict her. It’s a curious footnote in her tenure—cleared, yes, but the optics aren’t exactly spotless. Efforts to get a comment from James’ campaign, her office, or even the White House went nowhere, with no responses forthcoming. Even Michael Vachon, a spokesman for Soros, declined to address the donations. That silence speaks volumes when the public deserves clarity on such influential financial ties.
So, what’s the takeaway for everyday New Yorkers? When a billionaire like Soros and his family bankroll the state’s chief legal officer to the tune of $71,000—plus millions more through aligned groups—it’s not just a campaign contribution; it’s a potential shift in priorities. And when those priorities seem laser-focused on political foes like Trump, one wonders if broader issues get sidelined.
The concern isn’t about James’ right to her views or Soros’ right to donate—it’s about balance. If law enforcement becomes a tool for ideological battles, as critics like Henry suggest, then public trust erodes faster than a sandcastle at high tide. New York deserves a justice system driven by fairness, not donor dollars.
As this story unfolds, the question lingers: will these financial connections shape the future of justice in the Empire State? It’s a debate worth having because when big money meets big power, the little guy often gets squeezed. Let’s hope the focus stays on protecting New Yorkers, not settling scores.