October 3, 2025
FBI Cuts Ties with SPLC After Charlie Kirk Controversy
FBI Director Kash Patel Severs Relationship with Southern Poverty Law Center After Charlie Kirk Shooting Sparks Political Firestorm In a stunning announcement on October 3, 2025, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the Bureau would no longer be working with the Southern Poverty Law Center, better known as the SPLC. The move marks a sharp turn away from a partnership that had spanned years, reflecting growing tensions over the role advocacy groups play in federal decision-making. Patel cited the SPLC’s evolution into what he described as a “partisan smear machine” as the reason for the break. The tipping point came






