Trump says there is more fraud in California than Minnesota, calls governors corrupt
- Wednesday, President Donald Trump posted on TRUTH Social that 'There is more FRAUD in California than there is in Minnesota' and called both governors 'Crooked.'
- A viral video by a right-wing YouTuber alleged $100 million in child-care fraud, independent journalist Nick Shirley visited vacant Minneapolis day care sites this month, and HHS froze Minnesota childcare payments Tuesday.
- Federal authorities have responded with the Department of Homeland Security and FBI launching investigations, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., scheduling a January 7 hearing, and Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, warning of expected arrests.
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded that the state faces losses estimated at up to $1 billion, while Somali community in Minnesota and day-care owners in Minneapolis report harassment after Trump's comments.
- Claiming larger losses, President Donald Trump said Democrat-run states could soon face investigations beyond Minnesota, linking unproven fraud claims to $18 billion in alleged losses ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
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Trump says fraud in California, New York, Illinois worse than Minnesota – NewsNation
“That’s peanuts,” President Trump said, regarding alleged widespread fraud involving day care centers in Minnesota. “California is worse, Illinois is worse and, sadly, New York is worse — a lot of other places. So, we’re going to get to the bottom of this.”
Trump GOES OFF on Somali Fraud at Mar-a-Lago New Years Celebration – “They Stole $18 BILLION! We’re Gonna Get to the Bottom of All of it”
by Jordan Conradson, The Gateway Pundit: President Trump on Wednesday kicked off the New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago, highlighting the massive Somali fraud in Minnesota and other states, vowing to “get to the bottom of all of it.” “Can you imagine? They stole $18 billion,” he said while addressing attendees at his home in […]
Trump says fraud in California, New York, Illinois worse than Minnesota
The three Democratic-led states have been frequent targets of the Trump administration.
President Trump Tells Mar-a-Lago Guests Daycare Fraud Totals $18 Billion, Scandal Extends Beyond Minnesota to Multiple States
‘We're going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam,’ he says during remarks at his yearly New Year’s Eve Celebration.
Trump admin live updates: President rings in the New Year with family by his side at Mar-a-Lago
Stay up to date with live coverage of the Trump administration and national politics Thursday as President Trump rings in 2026 with his family by his side at Mar-a-Lago.
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