Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was widely criticized by conservatives on social media after George Soros' son Alex posted a picture alongside Walz in his lavish New York City "home."

Billionaire donor Alex Soros, son of financier George Soros, hosted Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz at his New York City home.

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz has faced backlash after meeting Alex Soros, the son of billionaire George Soros in his luxury New York City apartment. It comes after revelations that Soros-backed organisations have ramped up their attempts to mobilise illegal immigrants to get them to act as voting blocks in swing states.