Donald Trump has called for billionaire Democrat donor George Soros to face racketeering and corruption charges for supposedly supporting “violent protests” across the US.

In a post on his social media platform on Wednesday, Trump claimed the 95-year-old Soros and his “radical left” son Alex, who leads the family’s philanthropic foundation, “should be charged with RICO”, referring to a statute usually used to combat organised crime.

“We’re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to BREATHE,’ and be FREE,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country!” he added. “That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!”