Why Is This Left-Wing Nonprofit Funding Hate?

April 25, 2026

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The Morning Wire episode examines a federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a nonprofit known for tracking hate groups. Guest Jeremy Tedesco, senior vice president of the Alliance Defending Freedom's (ADF) Counter-Censorship Task Force, details the charges, SPLC's "hate map," its influence on censorship, and related controversies. Hosts John Bickley and Georgia Howe discuss how SPLC's actions allegedly contradict its anti-hate mission.

Indictment Charges and Core Allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice indicted SPLC on 11 counts: six for wire fraud, four for false statements to federally chartered banks, and one for conspiracy to conceal money laundering. Prosecutors allege SPLC solicited donations to fight hate groups while secretly funneling money to those same groups, perpetuating threats to sustain funding. A key example from the indictment involves the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville: SPLC allegedly paid a member of the event's online leadership group, directing their online posts, aiding event planning, and facilitating transportation for attendees.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:34) **Indictment Introduction** - Acting AG Todd Blanche announces federal charges against SPLC for funding hate groups to sustain donations
2 (02:32) **Guest Introduction** - Jeremy Tedesco from ADF joins to unpack charges and SPLC's censorship role
3 (03:04) **Charges Breakdown** - Tedesco details 11 charges centered on donor deception
4 (03:43) **SPLC's Defense Countered** - SPLC claims informant payments; DOJ alleges direct event involvement
5 (04:05) **Charlottesville Example** - SPLC allegedly paid rally organizer who planned and facilitated under their direction
6 (04:50) **ADF's SPLC Experience** - ADF labeled hate group in 2016, leading to lost services and funding
7 (06:19) **Hate Map Defined** - Tool to label and destroy political enemies, primarily right-of-center groups

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Show Notes

The Southern Poverty Law Center built an extensive reputation by calling out “hate” around the country. This week, the DOJ charged it with laundering money to White Supremacist groups to keep the donations rolling in. Jeremy Tedesco of Alliance Defending Freedom joins the show to unpack the DOJ’s legal claims, the group’s reach, and its work to censor conservatives at home and abroad. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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