The truth is coming out.
Over 400 Minnesota DHS Employees Accuse Gov. Tim Walz of Ignoring Massive Fraud
In a stunning development that has rocked Minnesota politics, more than 400 employees from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) are accusing Gov. Tim Walz of turning a blind eye to widespread fraud warnings—and even retaliating against the whistleblowers who tried to stop it. This is not coming from outside critics, but from the people working inside his own state agency.
A group known as the Minnesota Department of Human Service Employees, representing over 480 current DHS staff members, went public on X with a powerful message: Walz is “100% responsible for the massive fraud in Minnesota.”
For everyday taxpayers who expect integrity, the accusations are deeply troubling. Employees say they repeatedly reported fraud, only to face monitoring, pressure, and attempts to discredit their findings. The group also claims Walz weakened the state’s Office of the Legislative Auditor—an office meant to protect public funds—making it easier for agencies to ignore audit warnings.
Federal Prosecutors Continue Uncovering One of the Largest Pandemic Fraud Schemes in America
These internal allegations come as federal prosecutors are still working through what has become one of the largest Pandemic-era fraud cases in the entire country.
The Department of Justice recently charged the 78th defendant in the massive Feeding Our Future scandal, a scheme that siphoned off over $250 million in taxpayer money meant to feed vulnerable children during the pandemic. More than 50 people have already been convicted, making this one of the most sweeping cases of pandemic-era fraud.
Even The New York Times acknowledges the scale of the problem, reporting that what once looked like an isolated scandal has expanded into a major statewide concern for law enforcement and federal officials.
According to investigators, several fraudulent operations were created over the past five years, with individuals allegedly billing the state for millions of dollars in social services that were never provided. This represents an enormous breach of trust for hardworking Americans who fund these programs.
Reports Suggest Some Stolen Money May Have Reached Overseas Networks
A separate investigation from the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal—citing unnamed counterterrorism sources—suggested that some of the stolen funds were transferred overseas and may have reached Al-Shabaab, a violent terrorist organization operating in East Africa.
While federal charges have not included terrorism-related counts, the report raises serious national security questions about the oversight failures under Gov. Walz.
Walz Responds, But His Answer Leaves Many Unsatisfied
As public pressure increased, Gov. Walz held a press conference acknowledging the fraud, saying it “undermines trust in government” and damages essential programs. But when pressed on Meet the Press about whether he accepts responsibility for failing to stop the massive fraud, Walz offered an evasive answer, claiming he takes responsibility only for “putting people in jail.”
He then criticized those holding him accountable, calling it “lazy” to point out that many defendants come from Minnesota’s Somali community. For many taxpayers, his response felt more like political deflection than leadership.
President Trump Responds With a Strong Message
President Donald Trump, who has long emphasized restoring law and order and protecting taxpayer money, responded decisively.
On November 21, President Trump said he would revoke temporary protected status for Somalis living in Minnesota, pointing to what he described as “fraudulent money-laundering activity.”
He delivered a clear and direct message to those involved in criminal schemes:
“Send them back to where they came from. It’s OVER!”
For many conservatives, especially older voters who are deeply concerned about accountability in government, Trump’s response represents the firm leadership they believe Minnesota has lacked under Walz.
Final Thoughts
This scandal is far from over. With more charges expected, millions in taxpayer funds missing, and whistleblowers claiming retaliation, Gov. Tim Walz faces growing scrutiny—not just from federal investigators, but from the very employees tasked with carrying out his policies.
