FOLLOW THE MONEY@SecScottBessent says investigators are tracking nonprofit networks, donors, and organizations allegedly linked to foreign terrorism. Bessent warned that groups tied to FTOs could face asset seizures and said anonymous donor networks “should be unmasked.”… pic.twitter.com/yrnBeH4GgQ
— Real America’s Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) June 26, 2026
I asked Grok: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Real America’s Voice that investigators are tracking nonprofit networks, donors, and organizations allegedly linked to foreign terrorism. Can you tell me more about this?
Grok reply:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made this statement in a June 26, 2026, interview on Real America’s Voice (in the “Just the News – No Noise” segment with John Solomon and Amanda Head).
In the clip, Bessent stated that investigators are actively tracking nonprofit networks, donors, and organizations with alleged links to foreign terrorism. He warned that groups designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) could face loss of tax-exempt status, asset freezes, or forfeiture. He also emphasized unmasking anonymous donor networks involved in such activities. @RealAmVoice
Broader Context
This fits into the Trump administration’s wider efforts on terrorist financing, nonprofit oversight, and fraud:
- Counter-Terrorism Focus: Treasury has taken actions like sanctions on individuals tied to pro-Hamas flotillas and Muslim Brotherhood/Hamas-aligned networks (e.g., May 2026 OFAC designations). Bessent has spoken at events like the “No Money for Terror” conference, stressing disruption of financial networks supporting groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, or others. home.treasury.gov
- Nonprofit Scrutiny: The IRS (under Treasury oversight) and FBI are examining grant-making nonprofits for funding violent activities (e.g., Antifa-linked networks) or foreign influence. New Form 990 guidance holds funders responsible for recipients engaging in violence or rights suppression. washingtontimes.com
Specific Cases:
- Probes into COVID-era fraud (e.g., Minnesota welfare schemes) where funds allegedly reached places like Somalia or the Middle East, with possible terror links (e.g., Al-Shabaab). facebook.com
- Calls to review groups like CAIR for alleged Muslim Brotherhood/Hamas ties, with requests to revoke tax-exempt status.gov.texas.gov
- Concerns over foreign influence, including CCP-linked nonprofits or other donor networks. waysandmeans.house.gov
Policy Tools:
This involves following the money via Treasury/FinCEN, potential sanctions under EO 13224, IRS audits/revocations under 501(c)(3) rules (especially §501(p) for terror ties), and interagency work with DOJ/FBI. home.treasury.gov
Critics (e.g., left-leaning groups) view this as politically motivated targeting of progressive nonprofits or advocacy. Supporters see it as necessary accountability to prevent U.S. tax benefits or donations from subsidizing terrorism, fraud, or foreign adversaries. democracydocket.com
The story is ongoing, with more details likely in Treasury press releases or congressional oversight. For the full RAV segment, check their site or podcast (it covers nonprofit fraud probes broadly).