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Alex Soros Backs Socialist Mayoral Candidate Amid Trump Criticism

11/5/2025

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Alex Soros, son of billionaire George Soros, endorsed Zohran Mamdani, Socialist candidate for New York City mayor.
He said he was proud to support the Democratic mayoral candidate.
The Open Society Foundations, led by Alex Soros since 2022, has donated $37 million to left-wing groups.
The election features Mamdani against former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, with U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Mamdani.

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Alex Soros, son of billionaire George Soros, endorsed Zohran Mamdani, Socialist candidate for New York City mayor.
He said he was proud to support the Democratic mayoral candidate.
The Open Society Foundations, led by Alex Soros since 2022, has donated $37 million to left-wing groups.
The election features Mamdani against former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, with U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Mamdani.