"Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, said everything is on the table and left it there. But Donald Trump threw discretion to the wind and was far more specific about his choice of enemy to go after. If you look at Soros, he's at the top of everything, the US president said. The gathering with reporters took place in the Oval Office last month as Trump ordered a crackdown on leftwing terrorism and threatened to investigate and prosecute those who financially support it."
"Anyone who contributes to the Democrats can expect Soros treatment if they're giving a large amount of money. We've seen Trump quite skillfully using intimidation and threats to bring prominent law firms, major universities and others to their knees. This is another effort to cower opposition. The point here is to make it harder for Democrats to raise money."
Pam Bondi left all options open while the president specifically identified George Soros and Reid Hoffman as possible financiers of violent protesters and ordered a crackdown on leftwing terrorism. The president threatened Justice Department investigations and prosecutions of those who financially support such activity. No evidence links Soros or Hoffman to terrorism, though both are major Democratic donors. Critics say the targeting is timed to intimidate donors ahead of midterm elections and to deter future contributions in 2026. Observers warn that aggressive investigations and public naming can intimidate institutions, suppress donations, and make fundraising harder for Democrats.
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