Soros Nephew Discloses Longstanding Relationship With El-Sayed at Fundraiser

Jeffrey Soros, nephew of billionaire donor George Soros, detailed a long-standing connection with Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a recent Hollywood fundraiser. Soros, a film producer, stated he played a significant role in El-Sayed's early career by interviewing him for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans in 2012. This fellowship provides financial support for immigrants and their children.

The event, hosted at Soros's home, attracted controversy due to El-Sayed's campaign platform, which emphasizes removing big money from politics. Footage obtained by Fox News Digital showed Soros expressing his appreciation for El-Sayed's presence and highlighting their connection since 2012.

The El-Sayed campaign and the Los Angeles Media Fund, where Soros is CEO, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Attendees at the fundraiser were reportedly asked not to record the event.

El-Sayed's campaign has frequently criticized the influence of wealthy donors in politics. In a 2025 interview, El-Sayed stated, "The fundamental corruption of our politics has been the system that allows corporations and would-be oligarchs and billionaires to buy politicians." He has also advocated for getting "money out of politics" and supporting Medicare for All.

Previously, reports indicated that a flyer for the fundraiser allowed donations up to $57,800 to the Abdul for Michigan Victory Fund. The Soros family's political network has also contributed millions to committees supporting El-Sayed's Senate bid.

Critics have pointed to these financial ties as contradictory to El-Sayed's stated anti-corruption platform. Alyssa Brouillet, communications director for the Republican nominee Mike Rogers' campaign, commented that El-Sayed fundraising from the "Soros money" after seeking funds from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer demonstrated hypocrisy. El-Sayed's campaign has defended its fundraising by stating that corporate interests are spending heavily to support Rogers, alleging he prioritizes his donors over his constituents.