In a recent development, it has been revealed that New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is currently suing former President Trump, received significant financial support from left-wing megadonors, including George Soros and his family members. According to filings reviewed by Digital, Soros, along with his son Jonathan Soros and daughter-in-law Jennifer Allan Soros, made substantial donations to James’ campaign. In addition, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, who has been criticized for his involvement in controversial political campaigns, also contributed a significant amount to James’ campaign.
The filings show that George Soros contributed at least $20,000 to James’ campaign, with two $10,000 donations made in 2021 and 2022. Soros, a billionaire financier, has been known for his support of Democratic candidates and his efforts against former President Trump. His Open Society Foundations has funded numerous left-wing organizations that have worked against Trump during his presidency. Jonathan Soros, George Soros’ son, donated at least $10,000 to James’ campaign between 2018 and 2022, while his wife Jennifer Allan Soros contributed $4,000 in 2022.
Reid Hoffman, another prominent donor, donated a total of $47,100 to James’ campaign in 2022. Hoffman has been involved in controversial political campaigns, including a “Russian-style social media deception” campaign during an Alabama Senate race. Despite the criticism, Hoffman has remained a vocal supporter of James and has made significant efforts to undermine Trump’s political career.
Other notable contributors to James’ campaign include director Spike Lee, former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg, ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer. These contributions demonstrate the extensive financial backing that James has received from influential figures within the Democratic Party and left-wing circles.
These revelations about James’ campaign funding have raised concerns about the impartiality of her ongoing civil lawsuit against Trump. The former president has criticized James for bringing the case and has questioned the lack of a jury trial and the judge presiding over the trial, Arthur Engoron. Trump has labeled Engoron as a “Democrat” and an “operative,” pointing to his past donations exclusively to Democrats.
Engoron, who has been overseeing Trump’s civil fraud trial, has donated more than $5,000 to Democrats over the past 25 years. His donations have primarily gone to local committees and Democratic candidates, including former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and former Governor David Paterson. Engoron’s past remarks expressing his controversial view on juries have also raised concerns about his impartiality in the trial.
Last month, Engoron ruled that Trump and the Trump Organization committed fraud by overvaluing assets and exaggerating net worth on paperwork used in deals and financing. This ruling came after James sued Trump and his children, accusing them of inflating his net worth. The trial, which is a jury-free bench trial, will ultimately be determined by Engoron, who has the authority to impose a $250 million penalty on Trump’s businesses.
The revelations about James’ campaign funding and the concerns surrounding Engoron’s impartiality have added another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal battle between James and Trump. Critics argue that the financial support James received from left-wing megadonors raises questions about the true motivations behind her lawsuit. Meanwhile, supporters of James maintain that the case is an important step in holding Trump accountable for his alleged fraudulent practices.
It remains to be seen how these developments will impact the outcome of the civil fraud trial and the broader political landscape. As the trial continues, the spotlight will remain on the financial backers of James’ campaign and the impartiality of the judge overseeing the case.
