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California Awarded $41 Million in Federal Funds to CAIR Despite DOJ Investigation

Name: California Awarded $41 Million in Federal Funds to CAIR Despite DOJ Investigation
Uploaded: 2026-05-08T11:07:00+00:00
Description: A new City Journal investigation reveals California directed $41 million in federal funds to CAIR over five years, including a $23 million grant in September 2025, despite an ongoing DOJ investigation. Shapiro notes CAIR was founded by individuals with alleged Hamas links, making the funding particularly controversial.

Ben Shapiro Show · Ep. 2421 - Obama’s Back And He’s Taking Control · May 8, 2026

Ben Shapiro Show

Ep. 2421 - Obama’s Back And He’s Taking Control

"According to a brand new report from Ryan Thorpe and Chris Rufo over at City Journal, in the last 5 years, the California Department of Social Services has rubber-stamped at least $41 million in funding to the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Those federal dollars are flowing into CARE California's coffers even after it was the target of a recent DOJ investigation."

A new City Journal investigation reveals California directed $41 million in federal funds to CAIR over five years, including a $23 million grant in September 2025, despite an ongoing DOJ investigation. Shapiro notes CAIR was founded by individuals with alleged Hamas links, making the funding particularly controversial.