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George Soros on Crime & Public Safety

228 episodesOverall tone: Hostile
Overall coverage

Soros Blamed for Crime Surge

Critics have consistently framed George Soros as a detrimental force in the realm of crime and public safety, linking his financial support for progressive district attorneys to rising crime rates. His funding of these prosecutors is portrayed as a strategy that undermines law enforcement and endangers communities, with numerous commentators calling for accountability and expressing outrage over perceived leniency towards offenders. Soros's influence is often depicted as part of a broader leftist agenda that prioritizes social justice over public safety, leading to a narrative that suggests his actions contribute to chaos and violence. Overall, the tone of the coverage is overwhelmingly critical, painting Soros as a central figure in a troubling trend within the criminal justice system.

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soft on Crime, George Soros, funded district attorneys not filing charges against bad guys.

George Soros· The Erick Erickson Show· Jul 11, 202618:43
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the reason why they need assembly bill 2669 is they know there's actually some not enough but some prosecutors and judges that aren't going to do this crap so you know what the liberals did like churla coalition for humane immigrant rights l a

George Soros· The John Kobylt Show (KFI AM 640)· Jul 10, 202621:55
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If you want to destroy a society, I can think a few more effective ways to do it than eliminate law enforcement because the result is anarchy and chaos.

George Soros· Verdict with Ted Cruz· Jul 4, 202635:23
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We have beat the left and we beat people like George Soros on crime.

George Soros· The Brett Winterble Show· Jun 26, 2026listen
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it's not just this city, but it's... Democrat prosecutors and other big cities and throughout the country. And it's, you know, I'm sure you guys have talked about. I know you have and I have as well that George Soros funded. It goes back to the spread of socialism, communism, really Marxism behind it that's happening throughout the country.

George Soros· Hammer + Nigel Show Podcast (WIBC)· Jun 12, 20266:54
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the George Soros-funded prosecutors and the George Soros funding that goes into the campaigns of these social justice prosecutors.

George Soros· The Vicki McKenna Show (WIBA)· Jun 9, 202641:44
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Steve Descano is, of course, a George Soros purchase. George Soros bought him the seat so that there would be more crime in Fairfax County, and that worked.

George Soros· The Chris Plante Show (WMAL 105.9)· May 27, 202626:39
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Many other parts of society that have been more destructive than George Soros and the leftist cash in local district attorney, local prosecutor's offices.

George Soros· The Dan O'Donnell Show (WISN)· May 16, 202636:21
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Should we be outraged at him for not doing his job, for not keeping Virginians safe, for putting his thumb on this? Oh, forget about his thumb. He's jumping up and down like a sumo wrestler on the scale, trying to make sure that the scales of justice tilt in favor of people who are criminals in this country illegally non-citizens who continue to break our laws, our immigration laws, not to mention our violent felon laws against rape, sexual assault, and murder.

George Soros· O'Connor & Company (WMAL 105.9)· May 15, 20265:57
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He's a Soros prosecutor. In other words, he's a disaster.

George Soros· Mark Levin Podcast· May 15, 202655:57
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If you picked a country that you hate it, let's say Japan. Very efficient country, clean country, things work well, low crime, almost zero violence. And you imposed what Soros has done here through the Rodney Ellis's as stooges. You would destroy everything that makes that country desirable.

George Soros· The Michael Berry Show (KTRH)· May 12, 202621:31
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one of the things that I think defines L.A. Savitt is, you know, he's kind of aligned with George Soros and some of the soft-on-criminal policies that we've seen by Soros-backed prosecutors around the country.

George Soros· 'JR Morning (WJR 760)· May 12, 20263:32

How each side frames it

Share of coverage by outlet leaning
Left 1.8% · 4 epsCenter 43.0% · 98 epsRight 55.3% · 126 eps

Right-leaning outlets drive 55.3% of coverage.

Left4 eps · low sample
Tone: Hostile
Center98 eps
Tone: Hostile
Right126 eps
Tone: Hostile

Media tone toward George Soros on this issue, split by the leaning of the outlets covering it.

Coverage Volume

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Tone Trajectory

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Month by Month

July 2026
Hostile9 eps

Soros Blamed for Rising Crime Rates

Critics have framed George Soros as a central figure in the rising crime rates across America, linking his financial support for progressive district attorneys to lenient sentencing policies. This narrative positions Soros as a negative influence on the justice system, suggesting that his backing of 'Soros DAs' contributes to a deterioration of public safety and law enforcement. Various outlets have expressed concern that his involvement in judicial policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrants, reflects a broader liberal agenda that undermines equal treatment under the law.

June 2026
Hostile15 eps

Soros Blamed for Rising Crime Rates

Critics have increasingly framed George Soros as a key figure behind rising crime rates, linking his financial support to the election of progressive district attorneys who are perceived as soft on crime. Multiple outlets highlighted concerns that Soros-funded prosecutors contribute to public safety issues, suggesting that his influence undermines law enforcement and exacerbates societal chaos. This narrative positions Soros not only as a controversial donor but as a central antagonist in the ongoing debate over criminal justice reform and public safety.

May 2026
Hostile19 eps

Soros Blamed for Crime Surge Narrative

Critics have framed George Soros as a central figure in the perceived rise of crime, particularly through his financial backing of progressive prosecutors who are accused of being lenient on offenders. Outlets have linked Soros to a range of societal issues, including unrest and violence, suggesting that his influence undermines public safety and accountability in the justice system. The overall tone has been overwhelmingly negative, portraying Soros as a manipulative force behind crime-related policies that threaten community safety.

April 2026
Hostile11 eps

Soros Blamed for Rising Crime Rates

Critics have increasingly framed George Soros as a key figure behind rising crime rates, linking him to lenient prosecutorial policies and the influence of 'Soros district attorneys.' Multiple outlets highlighted instances where prosecutors associated with Soros were accused of failing to hold criminals accountable, particularly in cases involving illegal immigrants. The overall tone has been sharply negative, portraying Soros as emblematic of a Democratic agenda that prioritizes political influence over public safety.

March 2026
Hostile20 eps

Soros Blamed for Rising Crime Rates

Criticism of George Soros intensified as he was linked to a series of violent crimes through his financial support of progressive prosecutors in Virginia and beyond. Outlets framed Soros as a key figure enabling lenient criminal justice policies that allegedly contribute to increased crime, particularly involving illegal immigrants and violent offenders. The tone was overwhelmingly negative, portraying Soros as a corrupting influence on public safety and law enforcement.

February 2026
Hostile8 eps

Soros Blamed for Crime Surge

Critics have framed George Soros as a central figure in the perceived decline of public safety, linking his financial support to progressive prosecutors who allegedly prioritize offenders' backgrounds over victims' rights. Discussions have highlighted his influence on law enforcement and the justice system, portraying him as a key player in a leftist agenda that undermines traditional policing and accountability. The tone across various outlets has been largely critical, suggesting that Soros's contributions foster chaos and systemic issues within the criminal justice system.

January 2026
Hostile40 eps

Soros Blamed for Crime Surge and Chaos

Critics have framed George Soros as a key financier behind rising crime rates and unrest, particularly through his funding of leftist organizations and district attorneys. His financial contributions to groups opposing ICE and supporting progressive prosecutors have been portrayed as undermining law enforcement and contributing to societal chaos. The tone across various outlets has been overwhelmingly negative, depicting Soros as a significant influence in promoting policies that allegedly favor criminals and disrupt public safety.

December 2025
Hostile12 eps

Soros Blamed for Rising Crime Rates

Critics have framed George Soros as a key financier behind progressive district attorneys and policies perceived as lenient on crime, contributing to rising crime rates across various jurisdictions. His financial support for candidates and initiatives that prioritize treatment over incarceration has been portrayed as undermining public safety and law enforcement efforts. The tone of the coverage has been overwhelmingly negative, suggesting that Soros's influence is part of a broader agenda that threatens community safety and the rule of law.

November 2025
Hostile17 eps

Soros Blamed for Rising Crime Rates

Criticism of George Soros intensified as he was linked to a series of high-profile district attorney races and perceived leniencies in the criminal justice system. Outlets framed Soros as a financier of pro-criminal policies, suggesting that his support for progressive prosecutors has directly contributed to rising crime rates and public safety concerns. The overall tone was overwhelmingly negative, portraying Soros as a significant figure undermining law enforcement and traditional values through his financial influence.

October 2025
Hostile25 eps

Soros Blamed for Rising Crime Rates

Critics have intensified their focus on George Soros, linking his financial backing of progressive district attorneys to rising crime rates in major cities. Outlets framed Soros as a key figure behind 'soft-on-crime' policies, suggesting that his influence undermines public safety and law enforcement effectiveness. The tone across discussions was overwhelmingly critical, portraying Soros as a manipulative force contributing to chaos and unrest in urban areas.

September 2025
Hostile55 eps

Soros Blamed for Rising Crime Rates

Critics have increasingly linked George Soros to rising crime rates and lenient criminal justice policies, particularly through his financial support of progressive prosecutors. Outlets framed Soros as a negative influence on public safety, suggesting that his funding has contributed to a culture of leniency in cities like Chicago, where crime is perceived to be on the rise. The tone across discussions was predominantly critical, painting Soros as a key figure undermining law enforcement and community safety.

Events & Actions

The factual record behind the coverage — discrete actions and events, dated and linked to the episode they aired on.

  1. George Soros funded district attorney races leading to the election of progressive DAs.
    Verdict with Ted Cruz
  2. Ron DeSantis removed Soros-funded prosecutors from their positions.
    The Brett Winterble Show
  3. Funded district attorney races leading to the election of progressive DAs
    Verdict with Ted Cruz
  4. Supported the Abolish the Police campaign
    Verdict with Ted Cruz
  5. funded radical prosecutors' campaigns
    Preston Scott Show (100.7 WFLA)
  6. Funding of radical prosecutors
    Verdict with Ted Cruz
  7. Soros-backed groups doxxing federal law enforcement agents
    Bill Cunningham on 700WLW (conservative)
  8. funded progressive movements and prosecutors
    Guy Benson Show
  9. funded district attorney races
    The Michael Berry Show (KTRH)
  10. influenced criminal justice policies
    The Michael Berry Show (KTRH)
  11. George Soros funded district attorney races across the country.
    The Michael Berry Show (KTRH)
  12. George Soros funded Larry Krasner's campaign for District Attorney in Philadelphia.
    The Chris Plante Show (WMAL 105.9)
  13. Funding of groups engaged in crime and domestic terrorism
    The Charlie Kirk Show
  14. Funded progressive prosecutors perceived as soft on crime.
    The Federalist Radio Hour

Where It Aired

Shows split by their average tone toward George Soros on this issue.