Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won’t admit that Somalians have stolen millions, and even possibly up to $1 billion of taxpayer money.
In a Friday news conference, the governor said that "an organized group of fraudsters" stole taxpayer money.
Minnesota is a great place to live. We understand that the strength and prosperity of our state depends on the ability of every Minnesotan to thrive.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) December 12, 2025
However, our generosity has been taken advantage of by an organized group of fraudsters.
The interview follows Somalis in Minnesota taking $14 million from a program meant to help kids with autism. When the federal government first busted the program, it charged 47 people.
Many of the 77 people charged in the $250 million Feeding Our Future program scam, the largest known Covid-19 fraud scheme in the country, are Somalians. The fraudsters claimed to have served more than 300,000 meals to children. The criminals spent that taxpayer money on luxury items.
Feeding Our Future had served as a sponsor for numerous organizations that signed up to participate in the Federal Child Nutrition Program. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with states distributing funds locally.
NEW: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attempts to shift the blame from the Somali community in the state's widespread fraud scandal:
— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 12, 2025
"It's not law abiding citizens. If that were the case, there's a lot of white men who should be holding a lot of white men accountable for the crimes they… pic.twitter.com/O7IGKMqkhS
Actual journalism from @CBSNews on the massive Somali fraud scandal in Minnesota — which incompetent @GovTimWalz let happen.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 12, 2025
Stacks of cash. Wire transfers to East Africa and China. Luxury vehicles, homes, and vacations.
"You are gonna be the richest 25 year old InshaAllah" pic.twitter.com/K6NoVXibdN
BREAKING: Gov. Tim Walz was asked if he thinks Somali leaders need to hold their own accountable.
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) December 12, 2025
Walz: “A lot of white men should be holding a lot of white men accountable.” pic.twitter.com/lbL9jNpQsB
The federal government has said that it will investigate this fraud in January.
Egregious fraud in Minnesota has cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, including funds sent to Somalia through money services businesses (MSBs), which provide financial services outside a formal bank.
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) December 12, 2025
Under @POTUS’ leadership, the @USTreasury will not stop until we…
Incompetent scumbag Tim Walz says it's a "pretty hard reach" to expect the Somali community to not engage in the massive theft of tax dollars, criticizes @POTUS for calling them out:
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 12, 2025
"Each community's got this... Donald Trump brought this to the attention... very dangerous." pic.twitter.com/ffqmpQcT7G
🚨 SCOOP: 🚨
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) December 12, 2025
US Treasury Secretary @SecScottBessent plans on traveling to Minneapolis, Minnesota within the first 10 days of January 2026 to examine the Somali fraud on the ground. He plans to meet with officials who are privy to the fraud and the documentation of the fraud.… https://t.co/6bv7URBv0P
🚨 BREAKING: Tim Walz is COOKED - Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent is now surging investigators into Minnesota to track payments to SOMALIA.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 12, 2025
BESSENT: "We will NOT stop until we fully investigate, analyze, and permanently end this massive fraud ring."
MULTIPLE Money Services… pic.twitter.com/ZWyGBnlgex
🚨 BREAKING: In a pathetic move, Gov. Tim Walz just defended his Somali fraudsters, saying it's NOT FAIR to expect Somalis to change their ways and stop stealing.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 12, 2025
"This idea the Somali community is to blame? Because they didn't do more?!"
"Trump brought this to the attention… pic.twitter.com/YDlIZnpnq9