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Critics Demand Accountability From Walz Amid Daycare Controversy and Fraud Allegations
The Quality Learning Center received about $4 million in state funds despite appearing inactive, sparking calls for oversight amid a broader social service fraud probe.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces criticism after a viral video showed a daycare with roughly $4 million in funding appearing inactive, amplified by Rep. Tom Emmer.
- Amid a wider alleged scandal, federal officials investigating Minnesota social service programs say the footage drew national social media attention amid concerns over potential billion-dollar fraud and ties to immigrant communities.
- On a weekday visit, the Quality Learning Center, licensed for 99 children and funded with roughly $4 million in state funding, showed no children, a closed office, and a site worker confronting the reporter.
- Critics argue problems from daycare funding to other assistance programs remain unchecked, increasing pressure on Governor Tim Walz, while Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators, including Rep. Mike Lawler, Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, push for investigations and congressional hearings.
- The Walz administration has defended its record, and state officials say investigations into alleged fraud continue while disputing the scale suggested by critics; the Quality Learning Center has not been charged amid ongoing oversight reforms.
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Walz slammed in wake of viral video that raises Minnesota daycare funding questions: ‘Needs to be held accountable’
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