One of the most persistent conspiracy theories claims that George Soros is a “puppet master” secretly manipulating world events, from funding mass immigration to destabilizing governments. In Europe, he has been accused of orchestrating the 2015 migrant crisis to “flood” countries with refugees. In the U.S., far-right groups allege he bankrolls Antifa, Black Lives Matter, and election fraud schemes.

These narratives often frame Soros as part of a “globalist cabal”. It echoes antisemitic tropes dating back to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

There is no credible evidence supporting these claims. Soros’s Open Society Foundations publicly discloses its grants, which focus on democracy, human rights, and education. Experts note that these theories thrive because they mix partisanship, fear of globalization, and antisemitism. Soros is a convenient scapegoat for complex social and political issues.