In a stunning revelation during a White House press briefing on January 7, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that billionaire philanthropists George Soros and Reid Hoffman have been directly funding Antifa operations and associated left-wing violence targeted at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. Drawing from intelligence reports and ongoing investigations into domestic unrest, Trump described the funding as part of a coordinated effort to undermine border security and incite chaos across American cities. This disclosure sent shockwaves through political circles, with Trump emphasizing that such financial support constitutes a grave threat to national stability, echoing concerns raised during his first term about external influences on protests.

Vowing swift action, President Trump declared his intention to launch a comprehensive RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) investigation into George Soros and his affiliated organizations, aiming to dismantle what he called a “network of radical agitators.” The probe, to be led by the Department of Justice, would examine financial trails linking Soros’s Open Society Foundations and Hoffman’s investments to Antifa’s activities, including attacks on ICE detention centers and related demonstrations. Trump highlighted the need for accountability, stating that these figures have evaded scrutiny for too long while fueling division and violence under the guise of activism.

Addressing the implicated individuals directly, Trump warned, “They’re going to have some problems,” signaling a no-holds-barred approach to rooting out what he termed “professional troublemakers” backed by wealthy elites. This announcement has ignited debates on free speech versus incitement, with supporters praising it as a bold step toward law and order, while critics decry it as politically motivated targeting. As the investigation unfolds, it could reshape the landscape of political funding and protest movements in the United States.