Breaking: Attorney General Pam Bondi Launches Federal Probe into “No Kings” Movement’s Dark Money Ties to George Soros

Washington, DC – October 25, 2025 – In a move that has ignited fierce partisan debate, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday the launch of a sweeping federal investigation into the financing of the “No Kings” protest movement, alleging millions in “dark money” funneled through covert networks linked to billionaire philanthropist George Soros. Bondi described the probe as “unprecedented,” warning it could “send shockwaves through the very foundation of America’s political system” by exposing what she called a “coordinated assault on our democracy disguised as grassroots activism.” The announcement, delivered during a tense press conference at the Department of Justice, comes amid escalating tensions over nationwide demonstrations that have drawn millions and sparked clashes in major cities.

The “No Kings” movement, which exploded onto the national stage last month, bills itself as a nonviolent coalition of progressive groups rallying against perceived authoritarian overreach by the Trump administration. Organized primarily by Indivisible—a left-leaning nonprofit founded in 2017—the protests have mobilized tens of thousands in events from New York to Los Angeles, featuring chants of “No Kings, No Tyrants” and demands for policy reversals on immigration, climate, and voting rights. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) joined a rally in Washington on October 18, praising the crowds as “the beating heart of American resistance.” But critics, including President Trump, have dismissed the gatherings as “paid riots” orchestrated by elite donors to sow chaos.

Bondi’s investigation, spearheaded by the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section in coordination with the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigation unit, targets what she termed “shadowy funding streams” allegedly routed through Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF). Public grant records, first highlighted by conservative watchdog groups, reveal OSF awarded $3 million to Indivisible in 2023, part of over $7.6 million in total funding since the group’s inception. Additional disclosures point to $80 million disbursed by Soros-linked entities to progressive causes since 2020, including outfits accused of ties to domestic extremism. “This isn’t philanthropy; it’s a calculated effort to undermine the will of the American people,” Bondi declared, flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel. She vowed to invoke racketeering statutes—typically reserved for organized crime—and anti-terror financing laws to trace the money trail, potentially leading to indictments for conspiracy and money laundering.

The probe builds on earlier calls from Republican lawmakers. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) urged Bondi last week to scrutinize OSF and affiliated “fronts” for fueling “extremist violence.” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) amplified the issue on Fox News, claiming “considerable evidence” of Soros’ hand in the protests, which he predicted “may well turn into riots.” Trump echoed these sentiments aboard Air Force One on October 19, labeling the demonstrators “not representative of this country” and vowing accountability for “Soros and other radical left lunatics.” White House adviser Stephen Miller is reportedly advising on the strategy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—once a Soros protégé at Quantum Fund—tasked with mobilizing IRS auditors.

Soros, 95, has long been a lightning rod for conservative ire. The Hungarian-born investor, who has donated over $32 billion to OSF since 1984, champions “open societies” through grants for human rights, justice reform, and civic engagement. Defenders, including OSF spokesperson Jenna Elkayam, decried the investigation as “politically motivated harassment,” emphasizing that all funding is transparent and legally reported. “Our work strengthens democracy, not subverts it,” she said in a statement. A New York Times analysis of a key DOJ-cited report found no direct evidence linking Soros grants to terrorism, only to groups making inflammatory statements. Legal experts like Rachel Maddow’s Substack contributor “Legal Explained” argue the claims overstate Soros’ role, noting Indivisible’s operations are “verifiable and above-board,” with no proof of paid protesters or communist orchestration.

Social media has supercharged the controversy. On X, hashtags like #SorosNoKings and #BondiProbe trended Friday, with viral posts from accounts like @MizellPreston— a Fox News tipster—garnering over 2,300 likes by claiming Soros’ $32 billion empire demands his foundations be “declared a terrorist organization.” Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) posted: “Soros shows no remorse in bankrolling left-wing chaos… He must answer for this,” amassing 2,456 engagements. Counterposts from progressives, including @RpsAgainstTrump, mocked the narrative with videos of Cruz’s warnings, racking up 1,270 likes and framing the probe as “MAGA revenge.” Conspiracy-laden threads, such as one from @chipin8511 reposting Bondi’s “breaking report,” spread rapidly, blending facts with unverified claims of “covert networks.”

The stakes extend beyond Soros. The investigation could ensnare other donors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and the Arabella Advisors network, which funnels billions to left-leaning causes. Critics warn of a chilling effect on free speech, with the ACLU calling it “a blatant weaponization of federal power against dissent.” Supporters, like Judicial Watch’s Tom Fitton, hail it as overdue accountability: “Soros foundations helping fund anti-American ‘No Kings’ protests nationwide.”

As subpoenas fly and financial records are seized, the probe risks deepening America’s divides. Bondi promised updates “as evidence mounts,” but for now, the curtain remains half-drawn. Is this a righteous pursuit of transparency, or a partisan witch hunt? The answers, as Bondi put it, “may change everything.” With midterms looming and protests simmering, Washington—and the nation—holds its breath.