Federal agents are sending additional personnel to Minneapolis to safeguard an investigation into alleged fraud and immigration manipulation by the Democratic Party in Minnesota.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated on Fox News that, “This increase in manpower for Minnesota is in response to corrupt officials at both city and state levels who allowed misconduct and crime to thrive.”
“My guiding principle, as well as the Treasury’s, is to act wisely and achieve results,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned on a podcast hosted by conservative activist Chris Rufo.
You likely won’t hear much in the news tomorrow. I won’t be able to meet with you next week, but in a month… if authorities entrap people this quarter, they will be stuck unless they give solid proof. I think a plea deal might be necessary. They may need to involve higher-ups to determine what led to this. Plus, we intend to replicate our findings in Minnesota across the other 49 states.
“This is a case of organized crime, and we will uncover the truth,” Bessent asserted.
Noem elaborated on the history of the Democratic Party’s influence in Minnesota:
This is the epicenter of misappropriating taxpayer funds and protecting criminals. We’ve had law enforcement present for years, and we’ve since increased officers as we began to expose the corruption and theft. Billions meant for helping those in need, like the disabled or children with autism, have been stolen and funneled into personal wealth.
We’ve often scrutinized this, particularly with immigrant fraud, especially involving Somali groups. They came to this country under dubious circumstances and exploited available services, partially aided by President Biden. As we continue to uncover more wrongdoing, we are committed to ensuring that government misuse ends in Minnesota.
Immigrant groups have historically banded together to gain political power and improve their socioeconomic status. For instance, Boston’s Mayor James Curley notably represented Irish immigrants, but that era largely ended with restrictive immigration laws in 1924.
Noem commented on protesters supporting the alleged fraudulent practices within the Democratic Party.
This aspect is under investigation. A non-profit was training people to disrupt police operations, to distract them, and even to assault them. Over 100 individuals have been engaging in this training recently, knowing full well they’re being educated on how to break the law, and previous administrations allowed this to happen.
Bessent added, “When you observe these protesters, someone is evidently financing this. For instance, when 300 people use the same kind of laser to blind a DHS employee, it suggests organized funding.” He further noted, “We’ll be tracking the money, similar to how we combat drug cartels, to identify the financier.”
Today, I announced a whistleblower program. I suspect that soon, insiders will turn against each other, as evidenced by one scammer in Minnesota attempting to bribe a juror with $120,000.
There have been reports from state officials indicating that Democratic leaders, including Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, have obstructed investigations into fraud and limited their ability to follow the money trail.
Governor Walz’s corruption has been publicly exposed for years, and he’s being held accountable. His attempts to deflect attention from his leadership failures are telling. We will maintain our focus on Minnesota.
Mayor Frey and Governor Walz are clearly demonstrating their preference for protecting criminals over law-abiding residents. They’ve indicated a refusal to assist us, so we’ll ensure the safety of our officers while seeking justice for victims.
Noem also highlighted the activists’ defense of individuals like Renee Goode, who died while obstructing an ICE operation.
We’ve significantly boosted HSI personnel to combat sex trafficking, which is rampant in Minnesota. We’ve already secured justice for many, and we’re committing hundreds of staff to continue this mission. Every day we see cases of child sexual assault happening.
“It’s unbelievable that the mayor and governor can justify supporting such chaos,” she remarked about the street protests.
