DATA & FIGURES
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative reported over $10 million in revenue in 2024, with funding coming from major Democratic-aligned organizations and labor unions, including entities connected to the Soros family. The Foundation to Promote Open Society provided approximately $1.9 million to the organization between 2019 and 2020, with the Open Society Action Fund contributing an additional $1 million in 2021 and another $1 million in 2023.
THE SCENARIO
The investigation is part of the Trump administration's effort to increase enforcement of election-related laws and allegations of voter fraud. The raid on the Ohio Organizing Collaborative is seen as a significant move in this effort, with the organization's connections to George Soros and other Democratic-aligned groups drawing attention.
DIRECT QUOTE
"How can they distract and intimidate civil rights leaders and voters and community leaders who are helping people get registered to vote, and create a national spectacle about it?" — Prentiss Haney, OOC board member
BBN INSIGHT
The investigation into the Ohio Organizing Collaborative highlights the complexities of election-related laws and the ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. The involvement of George Soros and other Democratic-aligned groups adds a layer of complexity to the situation, with potential implications for the US political landscape.