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Watchdog Accuses Soros Foundation of Funding Violent Protests Following Charlie Kirk Assassination

Open Society Foundations (OSF) facilities in New York (Photo: hlw.com)

By Middle Land Staff

September 16, 2025
4:27 pm
Los Angeles, CA

In the wake of the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) has issued a scathing letter to the Open Society Foundations (OSF), accusing the organization of financially supporting groups that orchestrate violent protests and contribute to a growing climate of political hostility. Peter Flaherty, chairman of the NLPC, claims that OSF, led by George Soros’ son Alex, has been funding groups such as Indivisible and MoveOn, which he argues have fueled protests marked by extreme anti-Trump rhetoric and violent clashes. Flaherty’s letter, sent one day after Kirk’s tragic death, calls for OSF to stop its financial backing of such organizations, which he claims have repeatedly incited violence at political rallies and protests. The letter highlights that protests funded by OSF have been

Flaherty’s letter, sent one day after Kirk’s tragic death, calls for OSF to stop its financial backing of such organizations, which he claims have repeatedly incited violence at political rallies and protests. The letter highlights that protests funded by OSF have been associated with aggressive messages labeling Trump and his supporters as fascists, white supremacists, and Nazis. Flaherty also points to a growing list of incidents where protests, including those targeting businesses like Tesla dealerships, have turned violent.

The accusations come as authorities investigate the murder of 31-year-old Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot and killed by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson at a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Robinson, whose online affiliations reportedly include far-left organizations, is under investigation for the killing, with law enforcement examining whether he acted alone or was part of a broader network of radical groups.

Flaherty argues that OSF’s financial support has enabled such groups to continue their violent activities, citing public records showing that Indivisible has received over $7.6 million in grants since 2017, and MoveOn at least $2.4 million since 2016. He accuses OSF of failing to take responsibility for the violent outcomes tied to its grantees and warns that the foundation’s actions risk drawing increased scrutiny from both the public and government regulators.

In response to the accusations, OSF has firmly denied any involvement in orchestrating violent protests. A spokesperson for the foundation reiterated that it does not pay individuals to protest or coordinate such events, adding that all grantees are required to comply with the law and adhere to the principles of nonviolence. OSF has faced similar allegations in the past, notably during the summer of 2020, when it was accused of financing Antifa protests. However, OSF has consistently denied these claims, stressing that it supports peaceful, lawful activism.

Flaherty’s letter also took aim at George Soros, accusing him of issuing a “perfunctory” condemnation of Kirk’s assassination, which Flaherty described as emotionless and inadequate. The NLPC chairman argues that OSF’s failure to acknowledge the real-world consequences of its funding undermines its public claims of opposing violence.

The debate over OSF’s role in political activism has intensified following the death of Kirk. The assassination has sparked outrage among conservatives, with many in the GOP blaming the growing culture of political violence on left-wing extremism. President Donald Trump, who has long condemned political violence on both sides of the ideological spectrum, took a firm stance following Kirk’s death, pointing to the left as the source of the violence.

Trump said, “The problem we have is on the left. If you look at the problem, the problem is on the left, not the right.” He continued, “When you look at the agitators, when you look at the scum that speaks so badly of our country, the American flag burnings all over the place, that’s the left. That’s not the right.” Trump’s remarks emphasized a clear division between left-wing activists and right-wing individuals, underscoring his belief that political violence is largely driven by those on the far-left.

Trump also vowed that authorities would investigate the groups responsible for inciting violence, including the networks that may have played a role in Kirk’s assassination. He pledged to hold those accountable who are behind such acts, stating, “We’ll see what comes of it after the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the two attempts on my own life on the campaign trail. They’re all under investigation.” Trump’s comments reflected his broader narrative of rejecting left-wing violence and drawing a clear line between political violence perpetrated by the left and what he characterizes as “good people” on the right.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller also weighed in, calling for a federal crackdown on “radical” left-wing groups that he claims are responsible for inciting violence. Miller described the activities of these groups as part of a “vast domestic terror movement” and suggested that agencies like the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security should work to dismantle these networks. While Miller did not name specific organizations, his comments raised concerns that the government could target legitimate protest movements without sufficient evidence of criminal activity.

The controversy surrounding the assassination was further fueled by a political cartoon published by Newsday, which many criticized as insensitive and disrespectful. The cartoon, which ran just days after Kirk’s death, depicted an empty chair with blood splatter beneath it and was widely condemned as trivializing the assassination. The newspaper removed the cartoon and issued an apology, acknowledging the error and expressing regret for the offense caused.

As the investigation into Kirk’s death continues, law enforcement agencies are focusing on Robinson’s connections to far-left groups, as well as his online posts that appear to hint at possible threats. Authorities are working to determine whether Robinson acted alone or whether he was part of a larger movement aimed at silencing conservative voices.

For now, the killing of Kirk has sparked a broader debate about political violence, free speech, and the role of government in regulating extremist groups. While the investigation is ongoing, the calls for greater scrutiny of political activism—and the organizations that fund it—are growing louder.