Billionaire tycoon George Soros backs Kamala Harris. Will Democrats come under attack for Soros' views on migration?

Billionaire businessman and hedge fund tycoon George Soros and his millennial son Alex have thrown their weight behind Kamala Harris and urged all Democrats to rally around the first black vice president to beat Republican candidate Donald Trump. Will it stop an open contest for the nomination at a time when the Democrats are left with barely more than 100 days before the November 5 election? Taking to social media platform X, Alex Soros wrote it is time for all to unite around Kamala Harris and beat Donald Trump. He also added she is the best and most qualified candidate.

Potential rivals endorse Kamala Harris?

Soros has endorsed Kamala Harris at a time when West Virginia senator and coal industrialist Joe Manchin is reportedly considering challenging the vice president. Significantly, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Bronx Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from the progressive wing of the party have publicly backed the vice president. These are the persons who could pose a challenge to Kamala Harris.

Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton back Harris

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton must endorse Harris. They have been closely associated with Soros for more than a decade. The billionaire businessman raised funds for Hillary’s failed 2016 presidential bid.

Kamala Harris may come under scathing attack

On the other hand, Kamala Harris may come under scathing attack of Donald Trump for getting support of Soros because he supports pluralistic, open societies, which may mean mass illegal immigration in the US context.

FAQs:

Who is George Soros?
George Soros is a billionaire businessman and hedge fund speculator, who is also known for his philanthropy. He has endorsed Kamala Harris in the US Presidential Election 2024.

What has Alex Soros said?
Taking to social media platform X, Alex Soros, son of George Soros, wrote it is time for all to unite around Kamala Harris and beat Donald Trump. He also added she is the best and most qualified candidate.