Ryan Thorpe

Joshua Philipp, a senior investigative reporter for The Epoch Times, discusses Nicolás Maduro’s surprising demands to leave power, including legal protections and a hefty cash sum. Ryan Thorpe, an investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute, uncovers the alarming scale of welfare fraud in Minnesota, revealing links to potential terrorist financing. The duo dives deep into the mechanisms of this systemic fraud, exposing how fake providers and inflated diagnoses have defined the scandal while questioning the political implications surrounding these discoveries.

Ryan Thorpe, an investigative journalist with the Manhattan Institute, discusses a staggering welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota involving Somali communities, totaling over $1 billion in fraudulent claims. He delves into how flawed government programs and lax oversight enabled these schemes, even connecting some funds to Al-Shabaab. Thorpe also critiques media reactions and the political climate surrounding the issue, as well as highlights necessary reforms to protect taxpayers and restore trust in public assistance.

Investigative journalist Ryan Thorpe, known for his work at the Manhattan Institute, dives into a staggering welfare fraud scheme in Minnesota linked to Somali immigrants, with over $1 billion in fraudulent claims. He discusses the alarming connections to Al-Shabaab and highlights government oversight failures. The conversation delves into political reluctance, media bias, and the implications of unchecked immigration policies. Thorpe calls for data-driven reforms to restore trust in public assistance, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability and integrity.