Trump claims Minnesota lost billions to fraud. The evidence to date isn’t close.

Minnesota in OK financial position, but fraud top of mind for politicians

Gov. Tim Walz addresses reporters after a budget forecast presentation on Dec. 4, 2025. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer)Minnesota’s finances look good for now, but lawmakers will need to address a future multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, Minnesota budget officials announced Thursday. The state is currently sitting on a $2.5 billion surplus through June 2027, but could end up nearly $3 billion in the red in the following two y…

Trump claims Minnesota lost billions to fraud. The evidence to date isn’t close.

The fraud allegations have been used as a justification for federal immigration enforcement against Minnesota’s Somali population.