At mySCGOP.news, we focus on South Carolina state and local politics … but we did want to venture into the national story of the weekend — the Alex Pretti ICE shooting in Minnesota — and challenge you to look a little deeper (with all matters), and to take a peek at the “business” in the background in Minnesota.

There is A LOT of talk about the shooting — and we have all seen the videos circulating — but look in the background and ask yourself, “What is the New American Development Center?”

A quick search shows it is not a daycare center … but yet another type of NGO (non-governmental organization) with the espoused (and government-funded) mission to reduce poverty for Somali and East African immigrant and refugee communities.

How much does that cost taxpayers? $1,441,733 in government grants in 2024. The Executive Director earned $163,900 in 2024 … $168,323 in salary for other “disqualified” people/persons … $40,000 in lobbying … and a host of other “expenses” that are very questionable as to the amounts, and we can only guess who received those funds.

See the publicly available IRS Form 990 below or HERE.

Is this yet another apparent sham uncovered with about five minutes of Google searches?

South Carolina Attorney General candidate DAVID PASCOE has committed to establishing a PCU — Public Corruption Unit — when he takes office. Minnesota (and the U.S.) may need a PCU too.

As we teach, when something doesn’t make sense — DIG DEEPER!!!

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (Click image above or HERE)

Asad Aliweyd, Executive Director
New American Development Center
$163,900 salary for 2024

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Closed Primaries is one of the top legislative issues for MAGA / America FIRST Patriots in South Carolina … and it is a plank in the SCGOP Platform. So why is it so hard to get?

That is somewhat of a rhetorical question as we all understand that in South Carolina we have A LOT of moderate (if not left-leaning) “Republicans” that count on Democrat cross-over votes to win their GOP Primary.

Although we have been promised for decades now that registration by party (as an initial step) and ultimately closed primaries is a goal of SCGOP establishment leadership … but we have NEVER seen a real effort … until this year.

Why the change in 2026? Why is the SCGOP pushing sooooooo hard for their bill, H3643? Simple … this year we have a “candidate qualification” provision (unrelated to closed primaries) that allows the establish to KEEP OUT certain candidates, and give a pass to those they like.

See the 2 hour hearing held on Wednesday January 21st, 2026, and judge for your self.

SC House Hearing – 01/21/2026 (YouTube – HERE)

Here is your speakers list – pro & con:

– coming –

Coffee & Politics – January 16th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)


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Greenville County Republican Party Chairman Statement on RJ May’s Sentencing

Greenville, SC – January 14, 2026 – The Greenville County Republican Party (GCRP) expresses its sincere gratitude to the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina for their diligent and thorough work in prosecuting former State Representative and co-founder of the SC Freedom Caucus, RJ May, on federal charges of distributing child sexual abuse material.

We are thankful for the comprehensive investigation and prosecution that ensured accountability, culminating in today’s court-imposed sentence of 17.5 years in federal prison, to be followed by 20 years of supervised release and $58,000 in restitution to victims.

As a public servant who advanced legislation aimed at punishing child abusers and protecting vulnerable individuals, Mr. May’s private actions in distributing such horrific and depraved material represent a profound betrayal of public trust and the very principles he publicly championed. He, above all others, should have known better.

Chairman Jeff Davis of the Greenville County Republican Party stated: “It is disgusting but not surprising to find this level of depravity in South Carolina politics. This case is a stark reminder of how predators can hide behind positions of power and public virtue, making the betrayal even more egregious.”

Crimes against children are among the most heinous offenses imaginable, and we stand firmly with the victims and their families in demanding full justice. The Greenville County GOP remains unwavering in its commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting the innocent, and supporting every effort to combat child exploitation at all levels.

We continue to pray for healing and restoration for all those affected by this tragedy.

WORD 98.9 News Report: HERE

Read FITSNews’ Andy Fancher’s recap of all the details HERE.

It have been a long and revealing saga, but the sentence have finally been handed out.

SC Freedom Caucus Co-Founder and former SC House Rep. RJ May was sentenced today to 17 1/2 years in Federal Prison … followed by 20 years supervision … and a permanent Sex Offender label.

Was it enough? If you have read the court filings in this case … the gory details … you would probably say no. But we can say compared to the sex offender penalties we have seen out of the Alan Wilson’s SC Attorney General’s Office, it was a 1,000 times more than most expected.

Have politicians learned anything? Not particularly. We have watched constantly as his fellow elected officials in the SC Freedom Caucus have covered and protected him. We here have been at odds with RJ May for nearly a decade. It was clear the paid POLITICAL CONSULTANT was not who he said he was. Rumors over just this matter abound starting in April / May 2024 … and although RJ May had disappeared from the public view his fellow SC Freedom Caucus members were calling him an “upstanding member” in November 2024 and badgering reporters for even asking about the matter. (HERE)

The betrayal has been HUGE … the apology and lesson learned has been nonexistent.

Developing story … stay tuned.

Read FITSNews’ Andy Fancher’s recap of all the details HERE.