Trump Administration Targets Minnesota Welfare Fraud with New DOJ Role

The administration announced a new Assistant Attorney General position to prosecute fraud nationwide, starting with Minnesota's massive welfare scandal involving child care, SNAP, and housing programs. Investigators found nearly $700 million in cash flagged by TSA at the local airport, with funds allegedly wired abroad via Somali networks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted annual federal fraud losses of $233 billion to $521 billion, vowing recoveries and new rules like limits on international wire transfers from welfare recipients. Federal raids continue amid political tensions, including referrals against Governor Tim Walz.

🚨 JUST IN: Sec. Scott Bessent is now moving to BAN anyone that receives government assistance from wiring money out of the country after Somali fraudsters were caught in Minnesota

"If you are wiring out of the country, you're either getting TOO MUCH or you're part of this… pic.twitter.com/TMfbNPo1b5

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