DR. BEN CARSON: I know how bad the SPLC was, it came after me and put me at risk
Dr. Ben Carson criticized the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), claiming it endangered him and his family by labeling him a bigot despite knowing the risks such designations pose. He cited a recent Justice Department indictment alleging the SPLC engaged in fraud and money laundering by funding extremist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan and organizers of the 2017 Charlottesville rally. Carson argues the SPLC is not an anti-hate organization but one that profits from promoting narratives of systemic racism and extremism.
- ▪The Justice Department issued an 11-count indictment against the SPLC for fraud and money laundering, alleging it funded extremist groups like the KKK.
- ▪Dr. Ben Carson was labeled a 'dangerous extremist' by the SPLC in 2014 despite being a Black Christian conservative, which he claims put his family at risk.
- ▪The SPLC allegedly provided financial support to the 'imperial wizard' of the United Klans of America and a key organizer of the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- ▪After the 2017 rally, the SPLC's revenues reportedly increased from $51 million to over $130 million.
- ▪Rep. Jim Jordan requested documents related to the SPLC's alleged payments to extremist groups, citing concerns over its activities and funding sources.
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Political Corruption DR. BEN CARSON: I know how bad the SPLC was, it came after me and put me at risk The 11-count fraud and money-laundering indictment alleges the SPLC bankrolled the KKK and a Charlottesville rally organizer By Ben Carson, M.D. Fox News Published May 1, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rep Jim Jordan requests documents on SPLC over alleged payments to extremists Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discuss Jordan’s request for documents related to allegations that the Southern Poverty Law Center paid extremist groups as well as the DOJ indictment of James Comey on ‘Hannity.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For years now, the only question worth asking about…
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