Representative Goldman, 23 April 2026

Hey Dan, remember when you were a federal prosecutor? Man, you really have been captured by the extremists in your own party. At least you’ve gone all in on the asinine talking points.

Acting AG Todd Blanche

The DOJ uses paid informants all the time —why is it OK for them but not the SPLC? @splcenter plays a vital role in fighting hatred, yet has been unfairly targeted by Trump and House Republicans since day one.

This politicized intimidation needs to stop, now. https://t.co/8VjTgLsxU4

— Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) April 21, 2026

Welcome back to the chat @triciaohio!

By this logic, the FBI “funds” drug trafficking or terrorism every time they give an informant money to buy drugs or weapons (which happens all the time).

This is one of the dumbest cases I have ever seen. Even for this DOJ. https://t.co/NgcCyCIFRY

— Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) April 22, 2026

The FBI is a federal law enforcement agency. The SPLC is not. This is pretty easy.

— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) April 22, 2026

The FBI is a law enforcement agency. SPLC is not!

Using your logic, I guess I can buy a pair of handcuffs and approach someone with an outstanding warrant and just “arrest” him, right?
COPS do it all the time, so why can’t I?💁🏽‍♂️

— N.R. (@them_2020) April 23, 2026

Danny boy, this is one of the dumbest takes I have ever seen from a Congressman and attorney. The FBI is a law enforcement agency – the SPLC is not. The FBI, and other law enforcement agencies follow very strict rules dealing with confidential informants – private organizations…

— Pedian (@S_Pedian) April 23, 2026

… do not have that same legal shield.