US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for billionaire financier George Soros and his son, Alex, to be prosecuted under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. In a post on his Truth Social platform dated Aug. 27, Trump alleged—without presenting evidence—that the Soros family has bankrolled violent protests across the United States and warned, “Be careful, we’re watching you.” The RICO statute, enacted in 1970 to combat organized crime, allows prosecutors to seek lengthy prison terms and asset forfeitures for individuals deemed part of a criminal enterprise. Trump’s demand extends his long-running attacks on Soros, a 95-year-old Democratic donor whose Open Society Foundations have spent billions of dollars on progressive causes worldwide. Open Society Foundations rejected the accusations as “outrageous and false,” saying it does not fund violent demonstrations and remains committed to human-rights and democracy initiatives. No US law-enforcement agency has announced an inquiry, and legal experts note that securing a RICO indictment typically requires extensive evidence of coordinated criminal activity. Trump’s comments add to a pattern of the president publicly urging criminal action against political adversaries. Earlier this year he threatened investigations of several Democratic officials, while the Justice Department continues probes that critics say target prominent opponents of the administration.