In October 2025, the Justice Department launched investigations into George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, amid political turmoil and concerns over prosecutorial independence.

In October 2025, the Justice Department directed prosecutors in at least seven states to prepare investigations into George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, citing potential racketeering and terrorism support charges. This follows the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on false statements and obstruction, after the original prosecutor was fired for refusing to pursue the case and replaced by a presidential lawyer. President Trump suggested more political figures could face prosecution, while Attorney General Pam Bondi stated no individual is immune, framing the actions as ending a perceived two-tier justice system. Legal experts, including former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, warn these developments represent a dangerous departure from decades of nonpartisan prosecutorial norms, with career prosecutors resigning in protest and concerns growing over political interference in federal law enforcement.