US EditionMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz Defends Fraud Oversight After Viral Video Alleges ‘Billion-Dollar’ Scheme
Governor Walz affirms years of efforts to strengthen fraud oversight amid viral video alleging misuse of millions in state funds by Somali-owned childcare centers.
- On Monday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's office said he has worked for years to crack down on fraud, strengthened oversight, launched investigations into specific facilities, and hired an outside audit firm.
- A 42-minute video by Nick Shirley showed Somali-owned childcare centers, including Quality Learning Center licensed for 99 children that received roughly $30 million, appearing inactive with locked doors.
- High-Profile conservatives amplified the viral video, with Musk, Johnson, and Vance calling for further investigation after federal prosecutors charged individuals with stealing over $30 million, and the FBI deployed additional resources.
- The House Oversight Committee has begun probing fraud claims and requested data from Tim Walz, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Treasury, and Justice Departments; Minnesota House Republicans formed an oversight committee amid criticism of Walz's leadership.
- The issue ties into broader probes that found federal prosecutors charged individuals billing state agencies for services never provided, and investigators exposed sham vendors, shell companies, and money laundering linked to the Feeding Our Future network.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Defends Fraud Oversight After Viral Video Alleges ‘Billion-Dollar’ Scheme
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s office is defending his record in response to a viral video purporting to have uncovered massive fraud involving government-funded day care centers, saying the Democratic governor has “worked for years to crack down on fraud” and has asked “the state legislature for more authority to take aggressive action.” The 42-minute video by Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old self-described “independent“ journalist, featured him visiting…
Walz Administration Says It ‘Strengthened Oversight’ After Viral Documentary Highlights Fraud Claims
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s office said on Sunday it launched new investigations in response to a viral video further documenting evidence of fraud in the state. A new documentary produced by independent journalist Nick Shirley highlights visits to more than 20 licensed childcare and healthcare providers participating in state-funded assistance programs that appeared to […]
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Real News FeedTim Walz Responds To Massive Minnesota Fraud Allegations
The fraud scandal in Minnesota is growing. FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the FBI is investigating fraud, and was even before the recent revelations. Patel said, “The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in Minnesota. However, even before the public conversation escalated online, the FBI had surged personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs.” Kash Patel: CAS…
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