Rashad Robinson, the president of Color of Change, has made multiple visits to the White House during the Biden administration, fueling speculation about the group's influence on progressive legal efforts.

Color of Change, an advocacy organization funded by billionaire George Soros, has been vocal in supporting -- and even claiming credit for facilitating -- the prosecution of former President Donald Trump, particularly in New York, as Just the News reports.

According to visitor logs, Robinson visited the White House at least five times, though some records suggest he may have been there as many as 16 times under slightly different name variations.

Both the confirmed and potential visits included meetings with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. However, the organization has remained tight-lipped about these interactions, neither confirming the number of visits nor commenting on Robinson’s public claims about his role in influencing Trump’s prosecution.

Robinson Claims Role in Trump Prosecution

Robinson publicly credited his organization for helping elect Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who led the legal effort to prosecute Trump. In a statement from May, Robinson expressed pride in Bragg’s actions, tying them directly to Color of Change’s broader goal of advancing progressive prosecutors across the U.S.

Color of Change’s involvement in Bragg’s election has drawn attention due to its financial backing by Soros, who donated significant sums to support the group’s efforts. The organization's PAC endorsed Bragg and pledged $1 million to his campaign. Soros's personal contribution to Color of Change’s PAC came shortly after Bragg’s endorsement, adding $1 million to the cause.

Soros’s Support of Progressive Prosecution Efforts

George Soros, a longtime advocate for progressive criminal justice reform, has consistently backed efforts to elect liberal prosecutors like Bragg. His financial contributions to Color of Change’s PAC, totaling $1.45 million, have drawn criticism from political opponents. Additional funding has come through other entities tied to Soros, including Democracy PAC and Win Justice, further bolstering the organization’s ability to influence legal and political landscapes.

The New York Times reported that a substantial portion of Soros’s donations was used to support Bragg during his 2021 campaign, furthering his goals of overhauling the justice system. The connections between Soros’s financial contributions, Color of Change’s activism, and Bragg’s prosecution of Trump have spurred calls for investigations into the influence these relationships may have had on the case.

House Republicans Push for Investigations

Republicans in the House of Representatives have expressed concern over the potential connections between Trump’s prosecution and the Biden administration. Matthew Colangelo, a former official in Biden’s Justice Department, was hired by Bragg’s office during the intensifying investigation of Trump. While the Department of Justice has stated that there were no communications between Colangelo and Bragg while Colangelo was in his federal role, the timing of his move has raised suspicions.

In addition to these concerns, questions have emerged over the communication between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who charged Trump with RICO violations in Georgia, and the White House. Willis’s office exchanged two letters with White House officials regarding the logistics of the Georgia trial, adding to the scrutiny.

Concerns Over White House Communications

Documents have surfaced that indicate Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor in Willis’s office, met with White House counsel in 2022 for an interview related to the case. This interaction, along with the involvement of the House Jan. 6 Select Committee in providing evidence for the prosecution, has led House Republicans to demand further transparency.

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Representative Barry Loudermilk have taken particular interest in these communications, arguing that there may have been improper coordination between federal officials and prosecutors pursuing Trump. Their concerns echo broader worries about the level of influence that organizations like Color of Change and individuals like Robinson and Soros may wield in shaping legal actions against political figures.

Robinson’s Influence on Legal Reforms

Robinson has positioned Color of Change as a key player in pushing for criminal justice reforms, particularly through the election of progressive prosecutors. During Bragg’s campaign for Manhattan District Attorney, Robinson praised him as the right candidate to bring much-needed reform to the city’s justice system. Citing Bragg’s personal experiences with the criminal legal system, Robinson highlighted Bragg’s understanding of systemic injustices as essential to his platform.

Beyond Bragg’s prosecution of Trump, Robinson pointed to a nationwide movement of progressive prosecutors, many of whom were elected with the support of Color of Change. “We have seen the fruits of our labor,” Robinson wrote, linking Bragg’s legal decisions and those of other prosecutors to his organization’s influence.

Progressive Legal Reforms Under Scrutiny

Despite Robinson’s claims of success, Color of Change has faced backlash from critics who argue that the group’s financial backing by Soros undermines the impartiality of the prosecutors it supports. Opponents of these progressive prosecutors, including many Republicans, see the organization’s efforts as an attempt to influence the justice system for political purposes.

Robinson’s numerous White House visits have only heightened these concerns, with critics pointing to the potential for improper influence on legal decisions. The Biden administration has not commented on the specifics of Robinson’s visits or his organization’s role in Bragg’s election and Trump’s subsequent prosecution.

Broader Implications for the Justice System

The ongoing investigations by House Republicans into Trump’s prosecutions, both in New York and Georgia, suggest that the issue is far from resolved. While Robinson and his supporters hail the success of their efforts to elect reform-minded prosecutors, their opponents see these actions as politically motivated.

The broader question of how much influence organizations like Color of Change and figures like George Soros have on the justice system remains a central point of contention. As investigations continue and more details emerge, the role of political activism in legal decisions will likely remain a divisive topic in American politics.