Billionaire financier George Soros has been a major force behind far-left causes across America. His influence stretches from local prosecutors’ offices to national organizations, and his money has shaped much of the left’s soft-on-crime agenda.

He has poured at least $24 billion into radical initiatives. The results can be felt in cities where crime has soared under “reform-minded” prosecutors. From Los Angeles to Philadelphia, Soros-backed figures have left lasting damage.

After the Trump administration announced plans to investigate whether Soros’ activities have ties to domestic terrorism, the 95-year-old responded through a spokesperson. His team insisted he had done nothing wrong.

The Open Society Foundations, created by Soros, issued a strong rebuttal to the Justice Department.

In a letter, senior adviser Michael Vachon denied all accusations. He called the allegations “100 percent false” and politically motivated.

“The Trump Administration has repeatedly made false claims about OSF and George Soros. Allegations that George or OSF are in any way engaged in unlawful activity or in fomenting or promoting violence are 100 percent false.”

The foundation also doubled down on its image as a peaceful organization.

Vachon wrote, “All of OSF’s activities are peaceful and lawful.”

But critics are unconvinced. California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pointed to Soros’ deep support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to change election rules in the state. He argued Soros is using his fortune to tilt the system even further to the left.

Despite stepping back from some duties, Soros remains active. His son, Alex Soros, has taken on more responsibility. Alex is now married to Huma Abedin, the former wife of ex-congressman Anthony Weiner.

George Soros first made international headlines in 1992 by betting against the British pound. That move netted him $1 billion while costing the UK government around £3.4 billion.

Soros has continued to use his wealth to influence American politics. Critics say his funding of “criminal justice reform” has prioritized criminals over citizens, leaving countless victims behind in unsafe communities.

Whether Soros’ recent activities cross into unlawful territory is now a question for the Department of Justice. Trump’s DOJ has signaled that the time for serious scrutiny has arrived.

For now, Soros insists on his innocence. His foundation dismisses the charges. Yet the investigation itself shows the weight of the concerns surrounding his decades of influence.

The left’s soft-on-crime policies, funded and spread by Soros’ billions, have left lasting scars on America’s cities. And with federal eyes now on him, the fight over accountability is far from finished.