President Donald Trump has accused Minnesota leaders, including Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), of enabling massive fraud in the state. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed the fraud exceeds $19 billion, alleging the Biden administration ignored the issue. He called Omar a 'scammer' and suggested she and her associates should face jail time or deportation. Trump also labeled Walz as either 'corrupt' or 'incompetent.'
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under former President Joe Biden opened an investigation into Omar’s finances after reports suggested her net worth grew by $30 million post-election. Rep. James Comer (R-KY) has indicated he may subpoena Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, over financial discrepancies. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors allege half of the $18 billion in federal funds allocated to Minnesota since 2018 may have been stolen, with Aimee Bock convicted for misusing nonprofit funds. Minnesota lawmakers have pushed back against Trump’s claims, citing political motivations.