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WASHINGTON 鈥� Today, in response to reports that U.S. Department of Justice officials are preparing to launch a federal investigation into the Open Society Foundations, Anthony Romero, executive director of the 红杏视频, issued the following statement:

鈥淭he accusations levied against the Open Society Foundations are the latest example of just how far the Trump administration will go to silence its critics. It鈥檚 clear that the president intends to weaponize the U.S. Department of Justice to seek retribution against his perceived enemies.

鈥淲e are living in a modern-day McCarthy moment, as President Trump turns the full weight of the Department of Justice against organizations speaking out against his administration鈥檚 increasingly un-American agenda.

鈥淭he Open Society Foundations represent a stark contrast to the president鈥檚 agenda. Founded by philanthropist George Soros, and now led by his son Alex Soros, the Open Society Foundations champion the creation of open and democratic societies, based on the rule of law, market economies, transparent and accountable government, freedom of the press, and respect for individual human rights. George Soros epitomizes the American dream 鈥� a poor immigrant who succeeds beyond anyone鈥檚 wildest dreams and then commit his riches to make ours a more perfect union. Alex Soros, who now heads the foundations, represents the best of principled and upcoming leaders. Grantees of the Open Society Foundations are some of the world鈥檚 greatest altruists 鈥� seeking to level the playing field for the world鈥檚 poor, dispossessed, and powerless. The United States government should be lauding the work of the Open Society Foundations, not attacking them.

鈥淭he Trump administration鈥檚 baseless attack against the Open Society Foundations is a challenge to the values that make this country great. In this time of increased peril for our democracy, all Americans of conscience need to stand with the Open Society Foundations.鈥�