One of the locomotives of democracy and a supporter of the theory of an open society George Forty declared man of the year by the British newspaper Financial Times. The publication noted that billionaire many years defends human rights and fights against authoritarianism, racism and right-wing populism.
«His commitment to transparency, media freedom and the protection of human rights for a long time brings the wrath of authoritarian regimes and populist enhancing their position, especially in Europe,» writes the Financial Times.
According to journalists at the FT, George Soros annoying conservative politicians like Vladimir Putin and Donald trump. Due to the active funding charities, known as the «Soros Foundation», on which he spends about $300 million a year, an American businessman is regularly exposed to sharp criticism. Opponents of the billionaire are sure that through this network it has an impact on the political life of the various States.
According to journalists at the FT, George Soros annoying conservative politicians like Vladimir Putin and Donald trump. Photo: flickr/CC/ceuhungary
It is noteworthy that since 2003, Soros has officially turned the operation of his organization in Russia. However, created with the assistance of structure not stopped its work and now operate independently. In 2015, the leadership of the Russian Federation stated: the Soros Foundation is «unwanted NCO.» The decision made it impossible for the resumption of the activities of the organization in this country.
According to the popular Forbes magazine, as of George Soros in 2018 is estimated at $8.3 billion, He is considered one of the main sponsors of the Democratic party and in the elections of 2016 has actively supported the candidacy of Hillary Clinton.
The current President of the United States has repeatedly accused Soros in financing the information campaign against him. In October, Donald trump said that this man sponsored an attempt to disrupt the vote for the nomination of Brett kavanaugh to the position of member of the Supreme court.
George Soros is sure: if it is actively criticize those in power, so he is on the right track.
«I am accused of anything. To the extent that I am the Antichrist. Of course, I would be delighted if I didn’t have so many enemies, but used to take this as an indication that I’m doing the right thing,» said Soros.
