George Soros's foundation responds to being targeted by Trump for investigation

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Published September 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM EDT

President Trump has hinted that an investigation should be launched into philanthropist George Soros. NPR spoke with the head of Open Society Foundation, which Soros started, about Trump's suggestion.

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