The Charlie Kirk Show The Fall of Tim Walz
Jan 6, 2026
Liz Collin, a senior reporter for Alpha News known for her investigative work, highlights the unfolding fraud crisis in Minnesota that led to Governor Tim Walz's withdrawal from his reelection campaign. She speculates on a potential power swap with Amy Klobuchar amid allegations of extensive fraud. Jonathan Cho, a TPUSA Frontlines reporter, shares his fieldwork on Somali daycare fraud in Washington, revealing alarming discrepancies and official pushback. The discussion also touches on the economic impact on blue cities as concerns about political donations and kickback schemes emerge.
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Fraud Crisis Prompted Walz Exit
- Liz Collin links Tim Walz's withdrawal to a sprawling Somali-related fraud crisis that triggered federal probes.
- She argues this scandal and media silence made his reelection politically untenable.
Possible Klobuchar–Walz Power Swap
- Liz Collin says speculation surrounds a Klobuchar–Walz power swap where Klobuchar runs for governor and Walz takes her Senate seat.
- She frames it as plausible political maneuvering amid Walz's crisis.
Legislation Can Incentivize Fraud
- Collin traces fraud to state legislation and reimbursement structures that she says incentivize abuse by vendors and districts.
- She points to spikes in claimed vulnerable populations and weak monitoring as symptoms.
