Just moments ago, Elon Musk declared the Southern Poverty Law Center an “evil organization” that should be shut down, escalating his war against leftist groups that target conservative Americans with smear campaigns.
Story Highlights
- Musk calls SPLC “evil” and demands a shutdown over hate propaganda allegations.
- SPLC falsely labeled Turning Point USA alongside the KKK in an extremism report.
- The FBI recently cut ties with ADL amid growing criticism of leftist watchdog groups.
- Conservative leaders unite against organizations creating “hit lists” for terrorists.
Musk Declares War on SPLC’s Propaganda Machine
Elon Musk launched his most direct attack yet against the Southern Poverty Law Center on October 2, 2025, posting on X that “The SPLC is an evil organization that spreads hate propaganda relentlessly. It needs to be shut down.”
The billionaire’s comments came as political commentator Mike Cernovich raised concerns about the SPLC’s potential FBI connections, noting the group “provides a ‘hit list’ for terrorists” and has incited violence against Christian organizations.
The SPLC is an evil organization that spreads hate propaganda relentlessly.
It needs to be shut down. https://t.co/v40Io9cGbK
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 2, 2025
SPLC’s Vicious Smear Campaign Against Conservatives
The SPLC’s credibility collapsed further when it included Turning Point USA in its “Year in Hate and Extremism Report,” placing the mainstream conservative youth organization alongside genuine hate groups like the KKK and neo-Nazis.
Charlie Kirk, the group’s founder, condemned this outrageous designation as a deliberate smear tactic, accusing the SPLC of exploiting donors while running “a racket” that destroys innocent Americans’ reputations through false accusations.
Pattern of Targeting Conservative Voices
Musk’s criticism represents part of a broader pattern of SPLC attacks on conservative figures and organizations. In November 2024, Musk called the SPLC “a criminal organization” after reports emerged that the group planned to target The Babylon Bee staff members.
This systematic targeting of conservative voices demonstrates how the SPLC operates as a weaponized political tool rather than a legitimate civil rights organization, undermining its founding mission.
FBI Cuts Ties with Similar Leftist Groups
The timing of Musk’s comments proves significant as the FBI recently severed ties with the Anti-Defamation League, another progressive watchdog group facing Republican criticism.
This action signals growing recognition within federal law enforcement that these organizations have become partisan political actors rather than objective monitors of extremism.
The move represents a victory for conservatives who have long argued these groups abuse their nonprofit status to advance leftist agendas.
