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Walz faces political jeopardy over Minnesota fraud controversy

Congress probes estimated $1 billion welfare fraud alleged during Gov. Walz’s term amid viral social media claims with over 37 million views, prompting political controversy.

  • Last week, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform opened an investigation into alleged $1 billion fraud in Minnesota social welfare programs during Gov. Tim Walz's tenure.
  • An anonymous X account, claiming to represent about 480 Minnesota Department of Human Services employees, posted allegations that drew more than 37 million views and was suspended Monday before returning.
  • Walz pushed back, defending his administration as well-run and saying, `Those people are going to jail. We're doing everything we can.` President Donald Trump criticized Walz's competence, while Dr. David Schultz said `Tim Walz has a problem.`
  • The Center Square reported a Seattle luncheon set for Tuesday, Dec. 9 featuring Walz, prompting Washington Republicans to urge cancellation while Democrats welcomed him, including Chair Shasti Conrad.
  • With proof still unverified, oversight officials face unanswered questions as the anonymous account backers remain unverified and repeated requests to Ferguson's office went unanswered.
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Fox 9 broke the news in Minneapolis, United States on Monday, December 1, 2025.
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