"The headline claim, that the SPLC misrepresented what they were doing to donors, is batshit insane. With one exception, there's no misconduct even hinted."
"Blanche stated that the investigation had been shut down during the Biden Administration, but then claimed to be ignorant of why (or when) that happened."
"The claims about the bank accounts might have merit, though given that SPLC cleaned them up, the statute of limitations may otherwise have tolled."
Todd Blanche and Kash Patel indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on charges including wire fraud for payments to informants, false representations to set up bank accounts, and conspiracy to money launder. Blanche's press conference included claims of misrepresentation to donors, which were met with skepticism. The SPLC's payments to informants were framed as necessary for dangerous work. The validity of the bank account claims is uncertain, but the conspiracy charge remains significant. The press conference also included humorous moments regarding Patel's drinking habits.
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