Trump Alleges $19 Billion Minnesota Fraud, Targets Ilhan Omar and Somali Community
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News18•31-01-2026, 19:57
Trump Alleges $19 Billion Minnesota Fraud, Targets Ilhan Omar and Somali Community
- •Donald Trump claimed Minnesota fraud exceeds $19 billion, accusing the Biden administration of inaction.
- •Trump targeted Ilhan Omar, calling her a "scammer" and suggesting she be jailed or "sent back to Somalia."
- •He criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over the alleged fraud and lashed out at the Somali immigrant community.
- •Federal charges have been filed against 98 people, 85 of whom are of Somali descent, for embezzling $300 million in public grants for children's meals.
- •Trump deployed federal agents to Minneapolis, leading to arrests and two US citizens being shot dead, sparking local opposition.
Why It Matters: Trump alleges massive fraud in Minnesota, targeting Ilhan Omar and the Somali community, amidst federal crackdowns.
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