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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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KTSM

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Trump says fraud in California, New York, Illinois worse than Minnesota

The three Democratic-led states have been frequent targets of the Trump administration.

6 hours ago

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Breitbart

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President Trump Vows to Fix Minnesota's Fraud Problem — 'It Was a Giant Scam'

President Donald Trump has vowed to "get to the bottom" of the alleged fraud linked to the Minnesota Somali community.

7 hours ago·United States

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The New York Sun

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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.

9 hours ago·New York, United States

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New York Post

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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.

11 hours ago·New York, United States

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