Rep. Jim Jordan on the SPLC’s ‘Massive Fraud Scheme’ That Was ‘Creating Hate’ against Catholics

Here is the House Judiciary Committee Chairman, Jim Jordan, speaking to Kellyanne Conway about the DOJ case against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Rep. Jordan makes special mention of the Catholics targeted by the SPLC (including the publishers of this website). Below the video is a 300-word AI generated summary¹:

In this segment from Hannity, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan discusses his committee’s investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Jordan alleges that the organization, which has long positioned itself as a civil rights watchdog, has been operating a “massive fraud scheme” built on political targeting and fear-mongering for financial gain.

Key Allegations and Findings:

• Financial Motivations: Jordan claims that the SPLC profited significantly by “creating hate” rather than fighting it. He cites an instance where the organization’s annual income nearly tripled — from $51 million to $133 million — following the 2017 Charlottesville rally which they helped to orchestrate.
• Political Influence: Jordan expresses concern over the organization’s influence within the Biden administration, specifically regarding training programs for federal prosecutors and the reliance on SPLC “hate group” labels in government memoranda, such as an FBI document that labeled pro-life Catholics as extremists.
• Double Standards: He argues that the SPLC selectively targets conservative organizations like Moms for Liberty and the Family Research Council, while ignoring instances of violence by other groups, such as those that targeted churches and crisis pregnancy centers following the Dobbs decision.

Oversight and Accountability: Jordan states that the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed documents and scheduled a hearing for June 9th, where the SPLC CEO is expected to testify. He emphasizes that the committee is conducting this oversight to determine the truth behind these activities and to assess whether legislative action is required to ensure accountability. He expresses support for the ongoing investigations being conducted by the current Trump administration, noting that if criminal activity is confirmed, those involved should face legal consequences.

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