In a surprising turn of events, Huma Abedin, former aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is now engaged to Alex Soros, son of billionaire liberal donor George Soros. The couple took to Instagram to announce their engagement, stating, “This happened…we couldn’t be happier, more grateful, or more in love.” Soros proposed to Abedin in late May after less than a year of dating, as reported by Vogue.
Abedin, 47, and Soros, 38, are no strangers to the public eye, with Abedin having worked closely with Hillary Clinton at various stages of her career. Soros, on the other hand, leads the Open Society Foundations and a political action committee that supports liberal causes. His father, George Soros, is a billionaire philanthropist with an estimated net worth of $6.7 billion, according to Forbes.
The couple first met at a mutual friend’s birthday party last fall and quickly bonded over their shared interests in politics and public service. They have since been seen at various public events together, including the Met Gala and a White House state dinner.
Vogue also revealed that Soros will soon become a stepfather to Abedin’s son from her previous marriage to Anthony Weiner. No wedding date has been announced as of yet, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further details.
