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Claimant: Michigan House Republicans
Claim: Jocelyn Benson had “involvement” with the Southern Poverty Law Center while it funded “radical groups like the KKK.”
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: Benson did serve on the SPLC board, but she was not named in the DOJ indictments and there is no evidence she knew about the disputed payments. The allegations concern payments to informants inside extremist groups, not direct financial support for the KKK.
Date: 09/04/2026
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Last Updated on September 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check