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George Soros Hands Control to His 37-Year-Old Son: ‘I’m More Political’

George Soros hands over control of his $25bn empire to his 37-year-old son, Alex Soros. Alex plans to broaden the foundation's liberal aims and back left-leaning US politicians.

George Soros, the legendary investor and philanthropist, is handing over control of his $25bn empire to his 37-year-old son, Alex Soros.
Alex plans to broaden the foundation’s liberal aims to include voting and abortion rights, gender equity and back left-leaning US politicians.
The Soros’s nonprofit Open Society Foundations directs about $1.5bn a year to groups backing human rights around the world.
Alex is concerned about Trump’s potential return to the White House and suggests a significant financial role for the Soros organization in the 2024 presidential race.
Jonathan Soros was thought to be the clear successor, but Alex gained his father’s trust and was elected as chairman of the Open Society Foundations board in December.

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