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A seasoned journalist probes one of the right-wing's favorite targets, Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist George Soros, to explore the genesis of his influence and the truth of the conspiracies that surround him.For years, hedge fund tycoon George Soros has been demonized by GOP politicians, fringe outlets, and right-wing media personalities, who claim Soros often manipulates the global economy and masterminds the radical left. He has been accused of using his billions to foment violence, support "white genocide," and pay migrants to seek asylum in the United States. Right-wing media personalities have described him as working to hijack our democracy and undermine sovereignty. Left-leaning outlets, meanwhile, have suggested that his philanthropy is a distraction from the economic misery he himself has made.
About the Author
Emily Tamkin is the US editor at the New Statesman and the author of The Influence of Soros: Politics, Power, and the Struggle for an Open Society. Her work has also appeared in the Economist, Politico, Slate, and the Washington Post, among other publications, and she previously reported on foreign affairs as a staff writer at Foreign Policy and BuzzFeed News. She lives in Washington, DC.
