The Charlie Kirk Show The Minneapolis Mogadishu Looting Operation
Nov 21, 2025
In this engaging discussion, investigative journalist Ryan Thorpe dives into his explosive findings on welfare fraud among Somali networks in Minnesota. He reveals how billions have been misappropriated, with some funds allegedly making their way to Islamic terror groups like al-Shabaab. Thorpe also highlights the dramatic rise in fraudulent autism claims and the flaws in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services. The talk underscores the need for policy reforms and accountability rather than just prosecutions, sparking a debate on the cultural implications of immigration.
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Welfare Fraud Fuels Terror Funding
- Minnesota welfare fraud has ballooned into billions, with some stolen funds routed overseas via hawala networks.
- Investigators told Ryan Thorpe that stolen money from Minnesota has reached al-Shabaab, making taxpayers inadvertent funders.
Autism Diagnosis Kickback Scheme
- A defendant allegedly signed Somali parents up for autism services and obtained fraudulent diagnoses for non-autistic children.
- The scheme paid kickbacks and threatened to move children between providers to extract larger payouts.
Homelessness Program Exploded From Fraud
- The Housing Stabilization Services program exploded from an estimated $2.6M to $104M as fraud surged.
- Prosecutors say fraud may outstrip legitimate claims, prompting the state to shut the program down.