Alex Soros’ Social Media Antics Put Soros Family Brand in the Spotlight—And Not in a Good Way

Alex Soros, son of billionaire George Soros and heir to the family’s progressive fundraising empire, has found himself under a not-so-flattering microscope lately. A recent in-depth profile paints a picture of the younger Soros as a publicity magnet whose penchant for social sharing may be more of a curse than a blessing for the Soros family’s Open Society Foundations.

The piece, set in Alex's ultra-luxe Manhattan penthouse, suggests that his high-flying lifestyle and disregard for public perception haven’t exactly helped the Soros brand. The home itself is described as a monument to Alex’s indifference—or maybe obliviousness—when it comes to how he’s viewed by the world. Let’s just say, subtlety isn’t a decorator’s theme here.

This past fall, Soros hosted a fundraiser for vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz at his apartment, then promptly posted photos from the event online, following his usual routine of snapping pics with politicians. According to a former OSF higher-up, Alex has a habit of collecting "shiny objects"—in this case, powerful people rather than rare coins or stamps.

This move sparked a headache for the Democratic ticket, which was already working hard to project a down-to-earth image. Suddenly, the son of a world-famous billionaire was out there broadcasting his connections from a sky-high New York penthouse. Not exactly the “man of the people” vibe the campaign was aiming for.

Social media erupted, with critics questioning the optics of Walz, a supposed champion of rural and middle-class voters, rubbing elbows in what one digital strategist called "the floating home in the sky of the world's biggest billionaire nepo baby." Ouch.

Another journalist pointed out that such posts do more to show off Soros’ influence than help the campaign, speculating that it’s about publicly signaling his power in hopes of securing a central role in any future administration.

The magazine piece notes that Alex’s love of collecting powerful friends is a source of embarrassment for some at the foundation, even as it highlights his reach. The Open Society Foundations is the second-largest charitable foundation in the U.S.—right behind the Gates Foundation—and dishes out about $1.5 billion a year. That money fuels not only liberal causes, but also some deeply influential nonprofits aligned with the Democratic Party.

Soros’ social media presence is a veritable who’s who of top Democrats. Since 2018, he’s posted dozens of pictures with leading House and Senate figures, especially Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (who’s apparently a “good friend”) and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (whom he’s called the “greatest Speaker of the House in American History!”). He’s met with Schumer at least nine times and Pelosi at least eight, so his networking game is strong, if not subtle.

On the money front, Alex Soros has donated millions to Democratic causes, though he still trails his dad’s legendary giving. He gave over $700,000 to the Biden Victory Fund in 2020, maxed out his personal contribution to Biden’s 2024 campaign, and poured more than $5 million into federal races since 2018. His single biggest check was $2 million to a Schumer-aligned PAC. Pelosi’s fund, the DNC, and other Democratic committees have all enjoyed his largesse.

The Soros network spent hundreds of millions during the last election cycle to boost Democrats and progressive causes. While exact totals are hard to pin down thanks to the murky world of dark money, Alex Soros was probably the cycle’s biggest liberal donor.