On Valentine’s Day, MSNBC contributor Huma Abedin made a surprising announcement on Instagram – she’s dating Alex Soros, the son of billionaire liberal donor George Soros. The 47-year-old longtime aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared a photo of the couple cozying up at a Paris restaurant, surrounded by roses. This news comes seven years after Abedin’s highly publicized divorce from disgraced politician Anthony Weiner.
Abedin has been a close ally of Clinton’s since her days as an intern in the White House in 1996. She continued to work for Clinton throughout her time in the State Department, at the Clinton Foundation, and during her 2016 presidential campaign. In 2022, Abedin joined MSNBC as a contributor.
However, Abedin herself faced a major scandal in 2011 when her husband, then-congressman Anthony Weiner, was caught engaging in sexting and posting a lewd photo on his Twitter account. The scandal ultimately resulted in Weiner’s imprisonment for 21 months.
Weiner’s actions also played a role in the 2016 election, as the investigation into his laptop led to former FBI Director James Comey re-opening the investigation into Clinton’s private email server.
In her 2021 memoir, Abedin detailed her reaction to Weiner’s actions, saying, “The first thing out of my mouth wasn’t ‘How could you do this to me?’ or ‘I thought that you loved me.’ The first thing I said was, ‘You mean you’ve been lying to the whole world for a week??’”
Abedin and Weiner divorced in 2017 after seven years of marriage, during which they welcomed a son together. Since then, Abedin has focused on her career and rebuilding her personal life.
On the other hand, Alex Soros has been making headlines since taking over his father’s multi-billion dollar Open Society Foundations in 2023. He has been seen jet-setting around the world, meeting with high-profile politicians such as former President Bill Clinton, and even attending meetings with Pope Francis. He has also made multiple visits to President Biden’s White House, indicating his influence and connections within the Democratic party.
Soros has also been active on social media, often posting photos with leading Democratic officials such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He also posted a photo with Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing his admiration for her.
Critics have raised concerns about Soros’ potential influence, stating that he may be “even more radically leftist than his father” based on his past rhetoric and social media activity. However, it is important to note that Soros has not officially commented on his views and it would be unfair to make assumptions without concrete evidence.
Overall, the news of Abedin and Soros’ relationship has caused quite a stir, given their backgrounds and connections within the political world. While some may see it as a promising match, others may have reservations due to their respective past scandals and influential positions. Only time will tell how their relationship will evolve and how it may impact their individual careers.
