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"Breaking the Bank of England"
"His most famous trade was a massive bet against the British pound on "Black Wednesday." The UK government was forced to devalue its currency, and Soros's fund profited immensely, cementing his legendary status as a speculator."
Source: Financial History
Primary Target of Conspiracy Theories
"Is a central figure in a vast web of right-wing and often antisemitic conspiracy theories, which falsely accuse him of being a "puppet master" who secretly funds and orchestrates global events, from migrant caravans to political protests."
Source: Anti-Defamation League
Massive Political Donor
"One of the largest donors to the Democratic Party and progressive causes in the United States. His funding makes him a primary and frequent target of criticism from conservatives."
Source: FEC Records
Funding of Progressive Prosecutors
"Has been a major financial backer of electoral campaigns for progressive district attorneys in the US who advocate for criminal justice reform. This has been heavily criticized by opponents who blame these policies for rising crime rates."
Source: News Reports
Role in "Color Revolutions"
"His Open Society Foundations provided grants to pro-democracy civil society groups in Eastern Europe that were involved in movements like Georgia's Rose Revolution. Authoritarian leaders accuse him of orchestrating "regime change"."
Source: Foreign Policy Analysis
1997 Asian Financial Crisis
"During the Asian financial crisis, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, accused him of using his wealth to punish the region for its economic policies. Soros denied the accusations."
Source: The New York Times
Brexit Opposition
"Was a vocal and financial supporter of the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union ("Remain"). After the vote, he continued to fund pro-EU groups, drawing the ire of the pro-Brexit press."
Source: The Guardian
Criticism of Israel
"While Jewish, he is a vocal critic of the Israeli government's policies, particularly regarding the occupation of Palestinian territories. His foundations have funded both Palestinian and Israeli human rights groups, leading to condemnation from right-wing Israeli politicians."
Source: Open Society Foundations
💼 Career Highlights
- 1944-1945: Survived the Nazi occupation of Hungary as a Jewish teenager.
- 1973: Founded the hedge fund Soros Fund Management, later known as the Quantum Fund.
- 1992: Famously made over $1 billion by short-selling the British pound, earning him the title "The Man Who Broke the Bank of England".
- 1993: Founded the Open Society Foundations (OSF) to promote democracy and human rights, initially in post-Soviet Eastern Europe.
- 2017: Transferred the bulk of his remaining fortune, approximately $18 billion, to the Open Society Foundations.
- 2023: Handed over control of his foundation to his son, Alexander Soros.
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