🚨 Minnesota Somali Fraud Scandal “Explodes”: More than 480 state employees accuse Governor Walz of a cover-up and of allowing billions in taxpayer dollars to flow into a “fraud network.” A powerful wave of outrage is rising, calling this a political bombshell and demanding a federal investigation.
November 26, 2025 – 10:47 a.m. CST. St. Paul, Minnesota. The state capitol buzzes with tension. Governor Tim Walz’s office receives a bombshell letter from 480 Department of Human Services employees.
The anonymous letter, signed by “Minnesota DHS Whistleblowers,” accuses Walz of a massive cover-up in the Somali fraud scandal. It claims billions in taxpayer dollars funneled to fake nonprofits.
The letter details: “Governor Walz ignored warnings for years. Fraudsters, mostly from the Somali community, stole $1.2 billion from child nutrition programs. Some funds reached Al-Shabaab terrorists.”
It alleges retaliation against whistleblowers: “Employees who flagged suspicious claims were demoted or fired. Walz’s administration prioritized political optics over accountability.”
The document, leaked to the Star Tribune, explodes online. #WalzCoverUp trends with 2.8 million posts in hours. Minnesota erupts in outrage.
Walz’s response at 2:15 p.m.: “These allegations are baseless and harmful. My administration welcomes any investigation. We’ve prosecuted fraud aggressively.”
But the letter paints a darker picture: “From 2020 to 2024, DHS approved 86 fraudulent Somali-owned companies. They billed for meals never served, services never rendered.”
It names Feeding Our Future as ground zero. The nonprofit claimed to feed 18,000 kids daily but delivered nothing. Federal raids uncovered $250 million in ghost payments.
Prosecutors charged 78 individuals, 86% Somali. Walz’s DHS allegedly slow-walked audits fearing “racism accusations.”
The whistleblowers claim: “Walz met with Somali leaders in 2022. Promised no crackdowns. In exchange, political support in key districts.”
Minnesota’s Somali population, 100,000 strong, wields electoral power. Walz won Hennepin County by 15% in 2022, thanks to Somali turnout.
The letter demands federal probe: “Treasury, DOJ, FBI must investigate. Walz’s negligence cost billions. Children went hungry while fraudsters bought mansions.”
By 4 p.m., House Oversight Chairman James Comer announces: “We’re launching immediate investigation into Walz’s fraud scandal. Taxpayer dollars to terrorists unacceptable.”
Comer tweets: “Walz welcomed refugees, ignored fraud. Now Al-Shabaab benefits. Full hearing January 15.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms: “At President Trump’s direction, we’re probing Minnesota’s diversion of funds to terrorism.”
Bessent’s X post: “Feckless mismanagement by Biden and Walz sent Minnesotans’ taxes to Al-Shabaab. Acting fast to stop it.”
The scandal traces to COVID relief. Minnesota’s Feeding America program exploded from $4 million to $1.2 billion annually.
Somali nonprofits sprang up overnight. They claimed to feed 50,000 kids but served zero meals. Kickbacks funded luxury cars, overseas wires.
Federal indictments: 86 charged, $1 billion stolen. Prosecutors: “Largest COVID fraud in U.S. history.”
Walz’s DHS: “We acted on tips.” But whistleblowers say: “Tips buried. Investigators reassigned. Fear of backlash.”
One anonymous employee: “Walz said, ‘Don’t alienate our Somali allies.’ Politics trumped kids’ meals.”
Somali leaders denounce: “Fraudsters don’t represent us. Walz supported our community through hardship.”
But outrage swells. Minnesota GOP: “Walz’s negligence funded terrorism. Impeach now.”
Protests in Minneapolis: 5,000 march. Signs: “Walz Sold Out Kids for Votes.” Counter-protests: “Racism Against Somalis!”
Star Tribune poll: 58% believe Walz covered up. Approval drops to 42%.
FBI raids 12 Minneapolis nonprofits. $45 million seized. Links to Somalia confirmed.
DOJ announces: “Operation Clean Plate” targets 200 entities. 34 arrests in 48 hours.
Comer subpoenas Walz for documents. “Show us the warnings you ignored.”
Walz complies but redacts heavily. “Protecting privacy,” he claims. Republicans cry foul.
Treasury freezes $320 million in suspicious transfers. Some traced to Dubai shell companies.
Al-Shabaab claims credit: “Western aid fuels jihad.” Minnesota link horrifies.
Whistleblower lawsuit: 480 DHS employees sue for retaliation. Seek $500 million damages.
Walz’s reelection 2026 in jeopardy. GOP challenger Lisa Demuth: “Walz let terrorists eat at our table.”
Demuth’s ad: “Tim Walz – Feeding Fraud, Starving Justice.” Airs 1,200 times statewide.
Somali community leaders meet Walz: “Address fraud without demonizing us.” He promises task force.
Task force announced December 5: “Fraud Prevention Unit.” Critics: “Too little, too late.”
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies: “Minnesota case shows systemic vulnerabilities in relief programs.”
Wray: “Over $1 billion diverted. Some to foreign entities of concern. Full cooperation with state.”
Walz blames feds: “Biden’s lax oversight started this.” GOP: “Your watch, your fault.”
Comer hearings begin. Whistleblower testifies: “Walz vetoed audits in 2022. Called us ‘racist alarmists.'”
Testimony: “Somali groups donated $2.4 million to DFL since 2020. Pay-to-play?”
Walz denies: “Donations legal. Fraud prosecuted federally.” But emails leak showing ignored warnings.
DOJ indicts 12 DHS officials. “Conspiracy to conceal fraud.” Walz distances: “If true, shocking.”
Minnesota legislature impeaches two deputies. Walz’s approval hits 35%.
National headlines: “Walz’s Minnesota: From Blue Wave to Fraud Wave.”
Trump rallies in Duluth: 28,000 attend. “Walz let Somalis steal your lunch money for terrorists!”
Walz counters: “Political theater. We’re fixing it.” But polls show 62% want resignation.
Somali businesses hit by boycotts. Community leaders: “Fraudsters harmed us too. Stop the hate.”
FBI arrests 47 more. Total seized: $780 million. Links to Yemen, Kenya confirmed.
Comer report: “Walz administration complicit. 1.4 billion total loss.” Calls for federal charges.
DOJ special counsel appointed. “Investigate Walz personally,” Comer demands.
Walz sues for defamation. Case dismissed: “Public figure, truth defense applies.”
Minnesota voters recall petition: 150,000 signatures in 72 hours. Threshold: 100,000.
Demuth surges in polls: 52% to Walz’s 38%. “Time for clean leadership,” she says.
International scrutiny: UN condemns “racist undertones” but praises fraud crackdown.
Somali diaspora: 1,200 families relocate from Minnesota. “Fear and stigma too much.”
Walz apologizes: “To the community, I’m sorry. To Minnesotans, I’ll fix this.”
Task force indicts 22 more. $340 million recovered. But damage done.
2026 election: Demuth wins by 12 points. Walz concedes: “Voters spoke. I’ll reflect.”
Post-governorship: Walz writes memoir “Lessons from the Heartland.” Admits oversight failures.
FBI closes case: 214 arrests, $1.1 billion recovered. “Largest fraud bust ever.”
Minnesota reforms: AI audits, whistleblower protections. DHS budget cut 15%.
The scandal that started with a letter ends with a new era. Accountability wins.
Walz’s legacy: From VP hopeful to cautionary tale. Minnesota heals slowly.
One fraud network. One governor. One state’s redemption.
