Walz attempts to use Trump MRI to dance away from Minnesota Fraud Allegations

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🗓️ 6 December 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Whistleblower Allegations
- Over 400 employees from the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services claim they warned Governor Walz about the fraud early but faced retaliation instead of cooperation.
- Allegations include monitoring, threats, and discrediting of fraud reports.
Nature of the Fraud
- Fraud reportedly involved members of the Somali diaspora misappropriating millions from Medicaid autism programs.
- Funds allegedly sent overseas to terrorist organizations like Al-Shabaab.
- Nearly 100 autism clinics investigated for fraudulent billing.
Political Dimension
- Walz ignored the issue for political gain, citing the Somali community’s voting power.
- Democrats were prioritizing votes over accountability.
Media Criticism
- Mainstream media downplayed the scandal.
- NBC’s interview with Walz was “softball” at best, allowing him to deflect blame and attack Donald Trump.
Governor’s Response
- Walz acknowledges responsibility for prosecuting offenders but rejects demonizing an entire community.
- Minnesota’s prosperity and social programs were blaming federal cuts for oversight challenges.

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