Representative Buddy Carter, a Republican lawmaker from
Georgia, has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
launch a comprehensive investigation into organizations funded by billionaire
George Soros. The request stems from concerns about the groups' potential involvement
in politically motivated acts of violence, according to a report released
Thursday.
In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Carter urged
federal authorities to evaluate the activities of the Open Society Foundations
and other Soros-backed organizations to determine whether any of them may be
violating federal laws related to domestic terrorism, the financing of
violence, or the promotion of illegal activities targeting U.S. citizens for
political or ideological reasons.
The lawmaker argued that, given Soros's political and
economic influence, as well as the international reach of his so-called
philanthropic organizations, it is imperative to determine whether resources
are being misused to promote instability or political confrontation within the
country. Carter added that transparency and accountability are essential to
"preserving public confidence in democratic institutions."
To date, neither the Open Society Foundations nor
representatives of George Soros have issued public comments regarding the
congressman's request. The Department of Justice has also not confirmed whether
it plans to initiate the requested investigation.