US EditionFBI Expands Minnesota Daycare Fraud Probe After Viral Video
- On Sunday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI is investigating fraud schemes in Minnesota and has surged resources to dismantle the Feeding Our Future scheme, which involved over $50 million.
- Leaning on local investigation, a YouTuber claimed investigations uncovered $110 million in fraud at Minnesota child-care providers, renewing scrutiny in recent weeks.
- The prosecutions have resulted in 78 indictments and 57 convictions, and some defendants received sentences including a 10-year term and nearly $48 million restitution, while prosecutors charged a juror bribery plot involving $120,000 in cash.
- Patel and prosecutors warn the cases may be just the beginning, noting the prosecuted cases are the "tip of the iceberg" while Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said fraud could number in the billions and many are referred to immigration officials.
- Reporting shows most charged in recent cases are of Somali descent, a fact cited nationally, and FOX 9 found similar fraud schemes nationwide, while President Donald Trump urged immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities.
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Tim Walz Faces Pressure From Hill Republicans in Fraud Probe
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, one of Washington’s top-ranking Republicans, says he is open to legal action against Minnesota’s Democrat leaders following the viral release of a video alleging fraud in state-funded day care centers. Appearing on Fox News’ “Fox Report Weekend” on Sunday, Emmer praised YouTube content creator Nick Shirley’s recent report, which alleges that several state-funded day care and learning centers, largely operated by im…
‘Ghost’ Centers And Misspelled Signs: Viral Video Ignites New Fraud Probe In Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s office confirmed on Sunday that new investigations are underway following the release of a viral documentary alleging rampant fraud within the state’s taxpayer-funded assistance programs. The documentary, released by independent journalist Nick Shirley, purports to show evidence of widespread misuse of public funds, specifically highlighting “ghost” childcare and healthcare facilities that […] ‘Ghost’ Centers And Mi…
Tim Walz bragged about childcare business in Minnesota during 2024 VP debate before massive fraud scandal came to light
Minnesota governor Tim Walz bragged about making it easier for people to get into the childcare business during last year’s vice presidential debate with JD Vance, awkward resurfaced footage shows — as the state’s Somali immigrant community has now been accused of bilking millions of dollarsin aid meant for day care centers. “We have to make it easier for folks to be able to get into [the childcare] business and then to make sure that folks are …
Is It Over for Tim Walz?
Over the last couple of months, the Minnesota fraud scandal has exploded from a local news story to perhaps the number one story in the national (and even international) news. We at American Experiment have been in the middle of the storm. One tweet we did about the Feeding Our Future scandal that was retweeted by Libs of TikTok, Chris Rufo, Elon Musk and many others got 47 million views on X alone.
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