‘Chutzpah’: Critics scoff at Soros’ $30M pledge to fight antisemitism — claim he spurred surge
George Soros has pledged $30 million to combat antisemitism and other forms of bigotry, but critics argue that his support for anti-Israel causes has contributed to rising hate. Alex Soros, who manages the Open Society Foundations, stated that the funding will be directed towards fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate over the next three years. Critics have labeled the Soros family's commitment as hypocritical, suggesting that their actions have fueled the very issues they claim to address.
- ▪George Soros announced a $30 million pledge to fight antisemitism and bigotry.
- ▪Critics claim that Soros' support for anti-Israel causes has contributed to a surge in hate.
- ▪Alex Soros insists the funding will help keep people safe and combat hate.
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Politics ‘Chutzpah’: Critics scoff at Soros’ $30M pledge to fight antisemitism — claim he spurred surge By Rich Calder Published May 23, 2026, 12:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google George Soros boasted he’s giving $30 million to groups fighting antisemitism and other bigotry, but critics say the far-left billionaire is largely response for the hate surge because of the radical anti-Israel causes he supports. Alex Soros, who oversees Open Society Foundations on behalf of his 95-year-old billionaire father, insisted in a May 13 video that the powerful grant-making network’s new funding initiative will go towards fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate over the next three years.
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