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Elon Musk targets Lutheran groups' federal funding. Here's how the money is used in Columbus

  • Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America condemned the alleged defunding and expressed concerns about attacks on faith-based communities.
  • Rachel Lustig, president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, stated that the accusations of money laundering are unfounded and emphasized the organization's commitment to helping people in need.
  • Flynn's claims about taxpayer funding for Lutheran organizations have raised serious questions, but Lustig clarified that the funding represents seven years of support and meets rigorous financial requirements.
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The Christian PostThe Christian Post

Lutheran groups push back on Elon Musk's allegation tax dollars were used for 'illegal' activity

Lutheran organizations are defending their work as tax dollars they receive come under scrutiny by Elon Musk and the Trump administration.

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MSNBCMSNBC

Musk assails funding for Lutheran groups as MAGA’s ire toward mercy for immigrants continues

Republicans have been launching attacks on religious groups and faith leaders who show love to immigrants. Elon Musk is now threatening to withhold funding from Lutheran organizations.

·United States
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The Columbus DispatchThe Columbus Dispatch

Elon Musk targets Lutheran groups' federal funding. Here's how the money is used in Columbus

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio was one of several nonprofit organizations that was called out on X by Elon Musk and Mike Flynn over the weekend.

·Columbus, United States
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Lutheran Social Services calls Musk's illegal payment claims 'completely baseless'

LSS helps resettle immigrants and refugees through its Center for New Americans.

·Worthington, United States
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Musk, Department of Government Efficiency targets Lutheran Social Services #RemoteLife #WorkingRemotely #RemoteWorking #RemoteWorkLife #RemoteWorkLifestyle

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The US Agency for International Development was closed today with most staff working remotely. The closure follows Elon Musk’s claim that he is shutting down the agency with President Trump’s support. This is just one of several actions being taken under the Department of Government Efficiency. These changes are having an impact close to home. Beth Warden brings us an update on accusations against a faith-ba…

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WOSU Public MediaWOSU Public Media

Elon Musk threatens funding for central Ohio Lutheran homeless health center

Musk responded to a post on X, that questioned why the organizations were getting so much in federal funding. Musk said the Dept. of Govt. Efficiency is "rapidly shutting down these illegal payments."

·Columbus, United States
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WOSU Public Media broke the news in Columbus, United States on Monday, February 3, 2025.
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