Trump wants this governor to resign in shame and he needs to.
A sharply worded letter sent this week to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is fueling renewed debate over accountability, government oversight, and whether top state leadership should step aside amid a growing fraud scandal.
The letter, authored by Education Secretary Linda McMahon and obtained by Fox News Digital, strongly criticizes Walz’s record and calls on him to resign, citing years of alleged mismanagement that federal officials say allowed widespread fraud to flourish.
While the letter does not announce any immediate removal, its tone raises serious questions about whether continued leadership under Walz is sustainable.
Trump Administration Blasts Minnesota Leadership
McMahon’s letter focuses on Walz’s tenure as governor, which began in 2019, and accuses his administration of failing to protect taxpayer-funded programs from abuse.
“During your time in office, a lack of proper oversight has allowed fraud schemes to take root and expand,” McMahon wrote, according to the letter. She referenced President Donald Trump’s public comments describing Minnesota as a hotspot for fraud and financial abuse.
The letter places responsibility squarely on state leadership, arguing that repeated warnings were ignored.
Call for Resignation Over ‘Failure of Oversight’
At the conclusion of the letter, McMahon urges Walz to step down.
“Given the seriousness of these failures, I respectfully call on you to resign and allow more capable leadership to restore trust and accountability,” she wrote.
The letter connects Walz’s leadership to multiple fraud cases that have drawn national attention, including the Feeding Our Future scandal, which prosecutors allege involved at least $1 billion in stolen taxpayer funds.
Federal Officials Flag ‘Ghost Student’ Scheme
Beyond welfare programs, the letter highlights alleged fraud within Minnesota’s higher education system.
Under President Trump’s first year back in office, the Department of Education says it has stopped more than $1 billion in attempted student aid fraud nationwide, including schemes involving fake or automated student applications.
According to federal findings, nearly 2,000 “ghost students” were identified in Minnesota alone.
“These individuals were not properly verified, did not attend classes, or did not exist,” McMahon wrote. The department estimates that $12.5 million in taxpayer-funded grants and loans were improperly issued through this scheme.
Mandatory ID Verification Rolled Out Nationwide
The Department of Education says it has responded by implementing stricter identity verification requirements for first-time applicants in certain programs, aiming to prevent future abuse.
Federal officials say these safeguards are already helping stop fraudulent applications before funds are distributed.
Ilhan Omar Mentioned in Letter
McMahon’s letter also references Rep. Ilhan Omar, noting public reports that she received student loans and has supported policies opposing repayment.
The letter argues that lawmakers who benefit from taxpayer-funded programs should not be exempt from financial responsibility.
A conservative watchdog group recently urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to consider garnishing congressional wages to recover unpaid student loan balances, citing Omar’s six-figure salary.
Walz Responds, Critics Remain Skeptical
In response to mounting criticism, Walz announced a new statewide fraud prevention initiative that will involve a private forensic auditing firm.
Walz acknowledged that Minnesota’s systems were exploited by organized fraud rings and said he takes responsibility. However, critics argue that no senior officials have been fired or disciplined.
Conservative commentator Dustin Grage told Fox News Digital that accountability has yet to materialize.
“Words are easy,” Grage said. “But no one in power has been removed, and that’s what Minnesotans are watching.”
Voters May Decide What Comes Next
With investigations ongoing and pressure increasing, critics say the ultimate decision may rest with voters.
Until meaningful consequences are imposed, questions will continue to swirl about leadership, accountability, and whether Minnesota’s fraud crisis could have been prevented.
