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Governor Waltz Doubles Down ‘Bring More In!’ Amid Somali Scandal
1. Minnesota Fraud Scandal:
Minnesota lets voters 'vouch' for up to 8 others (SEE STORY HERE)
Allegations of massive fraud in childcare programs and federal aid schemes in Minnesota, involving Somali-linked organizations.
Governor Tim Walz for refused to apologize and instead advocating for welcoming more Somali immigrants, despite fraud concerns.
Walz relies on Somali voting blocs for reelection.
Details a federal crackdown:
DHS, FBI, and ICE are conducting investigations, raids, and immigration checks.
Officials describe the fraud as potentially “the tip of a very large…
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