Billionaire George Soros hands over control of his investment empire to his son | DW News

George Soros is handing over control of his investment and philanthropic empire to his son Alexander.
Mr Soros's 25-Billion-dollar business holdings include the nonprofit Open Society Foundations, which funnels around one and a half billion dollars a year to human rights and pro democracy causes. George Soros is 92 years old and has often been targetted by right-wing autocrats and governments for his backing of liberal causes. His son says he's more of a politican than his father and has pledged to broaden the foundation's priorities to include voting and abortion rights, as well as gender equity.
Fore more on the Soros legacy and what this change at the top is likely to mean, we talk to Journalist and Author Emily Tamkin who joins us from the Austrian capital, Vienna. She's author of "The Influence of Soros," which looks at his life and how he became a favourite target of the right. Her most recent book Bad Jews looks at the history of Jewish American politics and identities.
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[@n00n1n]

Yikes. Will he follow in his dad's footsteps of trying to tear our society apart? Sounds like it.

[@joebloe923]

Free speech

[@Velo1010]

From what many say his son is more extreme than his dad.

[@slackblabbath8528]

Trying?

[@mommalove60]

But much less intelligent. @@Velo1010

[@user-je6xu9em8f]

​@@Velo1010his son is much more of a FABIAN Socialist than his dad. Google and learn of that term. He only wants sterilization not gender equality or any equality

[@wilhelm4321]

A man who lived everywhere and had no loyalty anywhere

[@harperwelch5147]

“Anywhere”. Your location has nothing to do with what you care about.

[@wilhelm4321]

@@harperwelch5147 Your location has everything to do with what you care about. Only a German can have the best interest of the German people at heart. And the same goes for all other races

[@8fledermaus8]

That is an antisemitic trope.

[@wilhelm4321]

@@8fledermaus8 And yet it's still true.

[@8fledermaus8]

@@wilhelm4321 No, it's just blatant antisemitism.

[@soreeyez]

"you'll own nothing and you'll be happy!" What's not to like?! 😆

[@alexcarter8807]

Darned right! Look at us Americans with our big suburban houses, one car per person + 1-2 extra, the boat in the driveway we never take to the water, and toys 'n' games and 200 channels of TV 199 of them we never watch, and all the extra pounds! As anyone can see we're deliriously happy...

[@D-E-S_8559]

You are HUMAN first, not a greedy capitalist....

[@soreeyez]

@@D-E-S_8559 I'm not a capitalist. But greedy humans are trying to convince the rest, what happiness can be. It's such a scam.

[@soreeyez]

@@alexcarter8807 rock on, never allow others to define what makes u 😊 happy! As long as no harm is done to others. 😉

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

I’m going to sound like a dork, but he didn’t say that.

[@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available]

Right wingers, huh? Unbiased journalism at its finest.

[@jdotsalter910]

I mean, isn't it true?

[@notabot3518]

point out the lie?

[@on2thenextthing]

I suppose they think what he did to the bank of England never happened. Delusional leftists.

[@on2thenextthing]

​@@notabot3518 funding DA's that let criminals on the streets. Do your own research.

[@notabot3518]

@@on2thenextthing how is saying that "right wingers tend to oppose him" a lie? You are deflecting to some other subject

[@liamp.8826]

Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali had sons who tried boxing too, but none of them could achive what their fathers did. Once that George is gone, all his shady deals and plans will start to fall apart and nothing will ever be the same. That's a good thing for mankind, tho!

[@ssb1056]

What sordid deals? The sordid are on the fascist side. I don’t think humanitarian work is what the Koch brothers on the right are doing…

[@hymns4ever197]

I hope you are right, but monetary empires are a bit different. I suspect George is confident that he has trained Alex well on maintaining and building that wealth.

[@thomashauer6804]

​​@@hymns4ever197 yea they just have to keep controlling education or the ESG score and entire nations will follow..until 1776

[@heocon0541]

I Hope you are right

[@santusanturohit4832]

Theory of Empire-Ibn Khaldun

[@whatsdoin2392]

Our elites are the real "deplorables" !

[@jeremytine]

Like Trump? 😂

[@voyd1507]

Elites are people others look up to. People who govern do not fit into elite description.

[@gone547]

@@jeremytine I would not call Trump an 'elite'. He has never portrayed himself that way and has been a force for good. Except in the heads of the TDS infected of course.

[@helios7212]

What about the Russian and Chinese ones? The Saudis? Murdoch? Koch? Hmm? Or do you only care about the ones on the left? 🙄

[@helios7212]

​@@jeremytineexactly 🤣🤣🤣

[@winniethepeg]

The son just fired 40% of his workforce. In its statement on Friday, the Open Society said the layoffs and other operational changes would maximize its ability to help “counter the forces currently threatening open and free societies.” If you ask me, firing people who have families minimizes the ability to help counter the forces currently threatening open and free societies.

[@doctorbryan954]

Something gross about their eyes

[@mlindenigumede7598]

😂😂😂

[@insertyournamehere4328]

Aw that’s a good news😍 Imagine about those who were fired. They had worked for nothing but only to line that oligarchy family then this🤣 I sincerely hope them that they are going to enjoy the early retirement lives at the sidewalks of LA or somewhere!

[@timpalya6825]

The title of this video betrays the ignorance of whomever produced this.

[@turquoiseowl]

whoever

[@banksuvladimir]

@@turquoiseowlno, whomever is fine, you cretin

[@ignacj]

DW News could not resist their bias! :)

[@shagaru1234]

That empire can be snuffed out with the snap of someones fingers

[@mattnull7090]

It should have been taken care of years ago.

[@jaroslawszlaszynski1887]

The little lizard dasnt have the same acumen of the Great Reptilian.

[@witcher71]

4:32 Progressive district attorneys aren't exactly doing the best job with soft on crime policies.

[@davidrogers5180]

Who owns the Wuhan lab? Remember that! I pray Alex you don't follow in his footsteps!

[@sorenvc]

Viruses do not exist.

[@thomasbell722]

Interesting that someone who champions equity and social justice also seems to strongly believe in nepotism.

[@SkyGlitchGalaxy]

Can't he dream of a world where everyone inherits $20,000,000,000.

[@jeremytine]

​@@priapulida like when Trump inherited 400 million?

[@stud3103]

​@@jeremytinetrump living rent free in you're head. An you may wanna check what he inherited as you are wrong.

[@jeremytine]

@@stud3103 maybe but you actually pay rent to him to have him live in yours... I bet you have many Trump NFTs... Go ahead and deny it.

[@jeremytine]

@@stud3103 also, not wrong about inheritance

[@akshayshukla6142]

Any person will hate him… DW stop defending him we know he is your real boss

[@timwalker2177]

Nice apologetic for George and his son.

[@kartikvohra25]

IF evil had a face!

[@isaachernandez136]

A philanthropic empire? Tells you all you need to know.

[@sunriseschubert4391]

Evil in human flesh.

[@Jonathan-uc7do]

Rusty Cage needs to make this man a drink with his lemonade stand he just built

[@ghayath2011]

Central left? you mean far woke left

[@tbphillips9649]

Do you know what woke means

[@ghayath2011]

@@tbphillips9649 Woke = Cancer

[@mrsentencename7334]

@@tbphillips9649 opening your mind to the “truth” through progressive action in a struggle to get to god. It’s a transhumanist cult of the dialectical method

[@dean50133]

When I hear his name, I won't to regurgitate

[@dontcomply3976]

Yes, and deservedly so

[@mathisyahu7945]

I do not presume to speak for all of us. But, yes, we do.

[@sunshinehoward9649]

Good, now Accelerate Action SHOULD be able to provide its TAX FORMS that for some reason the IRS says they don't have. Now why does a nonprofit NOT file taxes, when you or I would be in front of a judge?

[@raisinsawdust]

Alex will lose it all within 3 years - all of it - from slippers to sandals

[@joebloe923]

The price on his head is worth retiring and risking it all.

[@Monshine7]

Hopefully!

[@joebloe923]

I'm glad both of your days are numbered. Cheers Ya Yids.

[@nycgweed]

Where’s the mother? And if he’s 92 and son 37 then 52 when fathered?

[@brianboudrot7055]

There's similar criticism on both sides of the pond? Interesting.

[@catalinmihaidobre5452]

Eastern Europe as well.

[@chris1013151]

Is water wet?

[@Lora_Lynn]

No doubt, I'm a moderate conservative, but George's influence was distructive. God only know what his son is going to bring.

[@ssb1056]

Destructive? Ignorance must be bliss…

[@CHMichael]

I don't understand how a socialist can overlook the extremely anti socal schemes he used to make his money. He seriously hurt average people with his actions.

[@titan2984]

Hope his son is sane 🤞

[@sagarshetty3175]

@@ssb1056 many commited suicide cause of what he did in 1998. thats how horrible it was .

[@insertyournamehere4328]

When democracy means hereditary dictatorship

[@sypen1]

Pure EVIL

[@CharlesDeMar]

Obviously it depends if his son continues their own policies of financing hate and subversion.

[@kat8838]

Boycott for the aborted children! Curses on them wicked ones!

[@maximme]

expect continuity but also expect change. when someone is lying they are full of contradictions and they stumble at critical points, ie JUST before the lie. REMEMBER she was prepared for this interview, all the body language is showing she is bare faced lying...uhhh hmm hhmm aaah aa aaa ugg

[@lukasmiller486]

The Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

[@CtrlAltDelite]

Has his son ever done anything other than be raised and educated as George's son? Now he gets interviewed and speaks as an authority on global problems, etc. He will be a billionaire meddling his entire life

[@mommalove60]

People like this are clear and present dangers to freedom and democracy.

[@laba3423]

being super left wing still believe in nepotism

[@noelmaher4633]

Right wing, East European..C'mon DW usually better than this...There's a reason there was an Eastern Europe, remember..

[@debbienevarez9995]

Definitely will not support his son.

[@sahashranshubarik9204]

George Works is an old, rich, opinionated and dangerpus, who thinks by sitting in New York his views should run the world. - Dr S. Jaishankar

[@joshoconnor9666]

Yes, yes we will.

[@benjamindover4337]

This nerd could snap his fingers and turn the frogs gay.

[@infiniteloopcounter9444]

In empires of times gone by the rich figures handing down things to their offspring sometimes worked out, and sometimes it didn't. Most of the time it only took a couple generations for the legacy to be completely warped. If you like books, think of the damage of Tolkien's lineage on the material. If you like history, think about the emperors who inherited wealth, were quite mad and running things into the ground. Near you is some family business that went by the wayside or is completely at odds with the original purpose when the grandkids inherit it. Multiple billions linked to worldwide political initiatives in the hands of some person, who undoubtedly grew up a spoilt rich kid in the formative time when drug use was common, doesn't seem like a good thing. Even if it turns out okay, probably when it goes one more generation it will be a total disaster.

[@renciadevilliers6077]

That's because the second generation has a life that is too easy, it makes them weak. You can see the son looks like a poofter with an overblown ego. He won't go far

[@DeVill3007]

EVIL. EVIL. EVIL. I rebuke them both in Jesus Name! ✝️ ✝️ ✝️

[@mikicerise6250]

666

[@RealNyeTheScienceGuy]

Alex… yes Alex… stop before you can’t!

[@Norvvid]

"philanthropic" 🤣We are not "right-wingers", we are just...normal.

[@junme1389]

You are most definitely a right-winger, though it is a shameful ideology so I can understand your reticence.

[@batrachian149]

>subbed to Newsmax

[@Suckit-yg7wo]

​@@junme1389 w0ke 🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@junme1389]

@@Suckit-yg7wo disingenuous

[@iampein6166]

Oh no

[@deanwalker7216]

What’s most amazing about the story…. a woman (no offense to mom n son) chose to procreate w this “man”.

[@werechicken1969]

Champagne socialists and defending soulless money grubbers, name a more iconic duo.

[@harperwelch5147]

Finally a rich friend!

[@ll647]

Have you seen the last chapter of Count Dracula “the legacy”? Maybe I post the question in the wrong place…

[@Rightopinionhaver]

I like as she goes on it just becomes so obvious how evil he is

[@grandmasadvice3012]

She probably got paid to write that, criminal justice, I bet they own the prisons. They are about creating chaos, they might have money, but in the end they have to face their maker.

[@JavierReyes-vp6ih]

They almost got pemex toilets as brothers in arms.

[@davidjones-wt2qq]

Yes

[@yashagar4443]

Impeccable

[@Tititateo63]

The Godfather hadles over the baton🤣.

[@arturasstatkus8613]

Thank You,DW

[@happymelon7129]

So many Thailand childrens staving to dxxxh because of him

[@kaykay865]

Philanthropic empire lol

[@SomeOneOneOne]

Im not a right winger and I hate him already

[@hape3862]

Are you sure you aren't a right-winger? Hate is one of their most salient characteristics.

[@NaSaSh1087]

​@@hape3862left wing in the USA also has h@te called cancel culture.

[@bchandruu]

@@hape3862you sure. Most riots, antifa hates come from left

[@23ograin53]

The "hate" has been earned.

[@tausifnazim5048]

Yes,we will

[@sharamusica]

The answer is yes .

[@tuttifrutti2229]

Ask Europeans what they think about sorts. The peoples who know his shady deals. In Europe they can wait for him to die, the damage he has done

[@mrrey8937]

the same sentiment is held in the US.....

[@rost-fu6fv]

Yes we will

[@Punks1nSandals]

🤮

[@fortunatowenceslao5340]

From scheming madman into scandalous youngman😢

[@mrsentencename7334]

Inception, is it possible?

[@sypen1]

CENTER LEFT? What is this lady smoking

[@lolalopez9328]

What a legacy...

[@Ohn]

Evil?

[@simioone4162]

legacy my a.s

[@SkyGlitchGalaxy]

"Liberal" causes. That's more than a stretch.

[@mrrey8937]

I notice that the Liberal cause doesnt care much for the children......

[@thebobbit5895]

His "generosity " is BS. Give a bit here and destroy over there

[@magmartin9726]

Have you seen his speech at Davos??? His absolutely incoherent and unable to put 2 sentences together...!

[@Izzzzzzzzzoo]

Étron junior a pris le flambeau.

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

oh how can we lick the boots of our davos masters?

[@gone547]

Depends on his politics and his involvement therein.

[@Shervonyak]

Reporter. Can you speak more clearly and simply.

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

🤢 🤮

[@joboygbpedwards]

Y E S!

[@KevinXD]

Yes, he is worse!!

[@Tititateo63]

Holy cows🤣👎

[@aqhasassy]

He’s worse than daddy. He’s in the WH more than JoBama.

[@Bat0u89]

snakes

[@s.m.1354]

INTELLIGENCE DRUGS CHINA: I can order DMT from China in Europe. Everybody in Europe is sleeping, Jezus Christ.

[@shiv8246]

We can now safely discard this garbage called DW😂🎉❤

[@misterE-1989]

Magneto

[@waynehornberger9825]

Wealth of the wicked is layed up for me they shall gather it up but I shall put it on he that by usery and Unjust gain increaset his substance he shall gather it up for me because I pity the poor they work for me.

[@Greek_Man]

Emily Tamkin is evil af for this puff piece

[@civiltrialatty]

What a cooL guy neW on the scene - let's have a meAt, ehh MOSSAD?

[@waynehornberger9825]

Wealth of the wicked is layed up for me they shall gather it up but I shall put it on he that by usery and Unjust gain increaset his substance he shall gather it up for me because I pity the poor he works for me.

[@jorgeperezmore5051]

Is him another humanity hater?

[@kllyc6327]

Why is he even relevant? We didn't vote for him to put his nose in our business

[@harpomarx7777]

If you tied her hands behind her back ... she wouldn't be able to speak!

[@waynehornberger9825]

Wealth of the wicked is layed up for me they shall gather it up but I shall put it on he that by usery and Unjust gain increaset his substance he shall gather it up for me because I pity the poor they work for me

[@scottstokes8778]

Let’s boycott this

[@thinkandgrowbtch]

Right winger here. Answer: Yes

[@hermes389]

Right winges=people who love their countries, families, values, culture, ect

[@marianamardare7483]

2 Criminals .

[@ALKEBULAN678]

This woman is already bought by them.🤮