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Minnesota governor faces backlash over alleged social services fraud
(MENAFN) Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing intense scrutiny after a YouTuber highlighted an alleged $110 million fraud involving child care and healthcare programs in the state, adding to ongoing concerns over social service scams linked to the Somali-American community.
A 42-minute video published on social media on Friday shows independent reporter Nick Shirley visiting several Minnesota childcare and healthcare facilities. At one Minneapolis site, the sign read “Quality Learing Center,” and the footage showed no activity despite the center being registered for 99 children and reportedly receiving around $4 million in state funds.
Another segment depicts Shirley visiting a building listed as hosting 14 healthcare companies, none appearing operational, before police escorted him from the location.
“Tim Walz and the fraudsters aren’t escaping this one,” Shirley wrote. “In one day my crew and I uncovered over $110 million in fraud – this is just the tip of the iceberg.”
The video went viral rapidly, prompting lawmakers and prominent figures to demand explanations from Walz and state authorities. “4 million dollars of hard-earned tax dollars going to an education center that can’t even spell learning correctly. Care to explain this one, Tim Walz?” commented a Minnesota congressman. Another legislator added, “Folks need to be arrested and prosecuted and the Governor of Minnesota needs to be held accountable.”
High-profile individuals also amplified the story. One public figure urged followers to watch the footage in full, writing, “This is what they’re doing to your country with your tax dollars!!!” Another prominent business leader shared the video with the caption: “Prosecute @GovTimWalz.”
The revelations come amid broader investigations into alleged social services fraud in Minnesota, including at least $1 billion linked to programs serving the state’s Somali-American population. Reports suggest some fraudulent payments were routed overseas, with concerns that millions may have reached extremist groups abroad. Multiple federal, state, and congressional entities are examining the allegations.
Walz has vowed to jail those responsible and implement a statewide scam prevention program with forensic auditors. However, US President Donald Trump criticized him as “seriously retarded” and described Minnesota as “a hub of fraudulent money laundering” under his leadership. Trump also announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota. Vice President JD Vance called the situation a “microcosm of the immigration fraud in our system.”
A 42-minute video published on social media on Friday shows independent reporter Nick Shirley visiting several Minnesota childcare and healthcare facilities. At one Minneapolis site, the sign read “Quality Learing Center,” and the footage showed no activity despite the center being registered for 99 children and reportedly receiving around $4 million in state funds.
Another segment depicts Shirley visiting a building listed as hosting 14 healthcare companies, none appearing operational, before police escorted him from the location.
“Tim Walz and the fraudsters aren’t escaping this one,” Shirley wrote. “In one day my crew and I uncovered over $110 million in fraud – this is just the tip of the iceberg.”
The video went viral rapidly, prompting lawmakers and prominent figures to demand explanations from Walz and state authorities. “4 million dollars of hard-earned tax dollars going to an education center that can’t even spell learning correctly. Care to explain this one, Tim Walz?” commented a Minnesota congressman. Another legislator added, “Folks need to be arrested and prosecuted and the Governor of Minnesota needs to be held accountable.”
High-profile individuals also amplified the story. One public figure urged followers to watch the footage in full, writing, “This is what they’re doing to your country with your tax dollars!!!” Another prominent business leader shared the video with the caption: “Prosecute @GovTimWalz.”
The revelations come amid broader investigations into alleged social services fraud in Minnesota, including at least $1 billion linked to programs serving the state’s Somali-American population. Reports suggest some fraudulent payments were routed overseas, with concerns that millions may have reached extremist groups abroad. Multiple federal, state, and congressional entities are examining the allegations.
Walz has vowed to jail those responsible and implement a statewide scam prevention program with forensic auditors. However, US President Donald Trump criticized him as “seriously retarded” and described Minnesota as “a hub of fraudulent money laundering” under his leadership. Trump also announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota. Vice President JD Vance called the situation a “microcosm of the immigration fraud in our system.”
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