What is Soross relationship with President Obama?
George Soros was an early supporter of Barack Obama, first in his Senate campaign in Illinois and later when he ran for President. Soros supported Obama in his presidential bid because he believed he could provide the transformational leadership the country needed. He has no special relationship with the President and does not serve as an advisor in any formal or informal capacity. Soros has been a strong advocate of financial reform, health care reform and addressing the problem of climate change. He has made his views known broadly through his writing and public appearances.