Since 2019, New York Attorney General Letitia James has received over $71,000 in donations linked to George Soros and his family. These contributions, meticulously documented in state campaign finance records, paint a picture of significant financial support flowing to a key political figure.
A recent influx included $18,000 directly from Soros in July, coupled with a $13,000 contribution from his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Soros, in May. These substantial gifts add to a pre-existing pattern of support, with the Soros family having previously donated an additional $40,000 across earlier election cycles.
Approximately $31,000 of the total sum was specifically earmarked for James’ current re-election campaign. However, the full extent of Soros’ influence extends beyond direct donations, encompassing considerable backing through organizations he heavily funds.
The Working Families Party (WFP) stands out as a primary conduit for this support. Since 2016, Soros’ Open Society network has channeled $23.7 million to the WFP through its fundraising arm, Working Families Organization Inc. Direct donations from Soros and his family to the WFP’s New York affiliate have reached at least $865,000 since 2018.
James’ political ascent is deeply intertwined with the WFP. In 2003, she achieved a historic victory as the first candidate endorsed by the party to win elected office in New York, securing a City Council seat in Brooklyn.
While she strategically ran as a Democrat alongside then-Governor Andrew Cuomo in her successful 2018 attorney general campaign, she publicly embraced the WFP’s endorsement during her 2022 re-election bid. This demonstrates a continuing, mutually beneficial relationship.
James gained national notoriety for her legal challenges against a former president, a case aimed at disrupting his 2024 presidential campaign. Though an appellate court overturned penalties exceeding $500 million, the case remains ongoing.
Simultaneously, James herself faced scrutiny from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding allegations of misleading information provided on a mortgage application for a Virginia property. She was initially indicted on fraud charges in October, pleading not guilty.
However, the case was dismissed after a judge determined the U.S. attorney who brought the charges had been unlawfully appointed. Subsequent attempts by the DOJ to re-indict James were thwarted when a Grand Jury twice refused to return an indictment, signaling a complex legal and political landscape.
