Fact-check · Sep 9, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Prosecutors charged the head of a group called abundant blessing. Who allegedly stole $23,000,000 of our taxpayer dollars meant for our homeless neighbors.”
TRUE
What the record shows
DOJ charged Alexander Soofer, CEO of Abundant Blessings, with fraudulently obtaining $23 million in homeless housing funds between 2018-2025, allegedly diverting millions to personal use including a $7M mansion and luxury goods.
Sources
- Charity director stole $23M in homeless funds to support luxurious lifestyle, DOJ alleges
- Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Charges CEO of Nonprofit Abundant Blessings With Defrauding Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
- Executive director of South Los Angeles charity charged with wire fraud, DOJ says - CBS Los Angeles
- Abundant Blessings - Influence Watch
- From ramen to resorts: L.A. charity boss accused in $23M homeless scam | KTLA
- LA charity boss charged with scamming $23M to live lavishly: Would give homeless instant ramen then stay at White Lotus
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