Fact Check: Did the SPLC funnel millions of dollars to the KKK?

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Claimant: John James

Claim: The SPLC funneled millions to the KKK.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: DOJ indictments allege some payments to individuals connected to or formerly connected to the KKK, but they do not allege that the Southern Poverty Law Center funneled millions of dollars specifically to the KKK.

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Date: 09/01/2026

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Last Updated on September 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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