The Daily Signal Sen. Kelly Yells about Turtles, Special Election in Tennessee, Tim Walz Ignored Fraud | Dec. 2, 2025
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Dec 2, 2025 Minnesota's Governor is in hot water over claims of ignoring a billion-dollar fraud scheme involving Somali migrants. Senator Mark Kelly makes headlines with emotional accusations against former President Trump. Meanwhile, a special election in Tennessee features a candidate who expresses disdain for her own constituents, raising eyebrows nationwide. Tensions run high as the political landscape shifts, causing sparks to fly in this week's news highlights!
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Scale And Scope Of Minnesota Fraud
- Minnesota faced over $1 billion in fraud tied to multiple programs under Gov. Tim Walz's watch.
- The fraud spanned feeding programs, autism services, housing, and Medicaid according to reporting and whistleblower claims.
Whistleblowers Say They Were Retaliated
- Minnesota state employees say they warned Tim Walz early and faced retaliation instead of partnership.
- They posted a spreadsheet in 2024 estimating over $500 million tied to specific agencies and organizations later charged.
Walz Frames Fraud As Exploitation, Not Systemic Failure
- Gov. Tim Walz has shifted between acknowledging fraud and defending Minnesota's generosity and institutions.
- He framed the problem as criminals exploiting a well-run, prosperous state rather than systemic oversight failure.