The SPLC has falsely claimed that the conservative [[Value Voters]] summit, along with the conservative [[John Birch Society]], was somehow promoting "hate" and "bigotry."<ref>Murphy, James (September 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/30194-value-voters-summit-and-john-birch-society-attacked-by-splc Value Voters Summit and John Birch Society Attacked by SPLC]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 28, 2018.</ref>
The SPLC has set itself in blatant opposition to the Trump Administration.<ref>Bedard, Paul (March 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/southern-poverty-declares-war-on-trump-with-michelle-obama-aides-help Southern Poverty declares war on Trump, with Michelle Obama aide’s help]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 28, 2019.</ref>
All of the incidents listed above further prove the SPLC is a left-wing political organization, as well as itself being a hate group, rather than one focused on racism and civil rights.