During a hearing on fraud allegations in Minnesota, a Democratic lawmaker suggested that instead of targeting Somalis, the focus should be on crimes committed by American citizens, particularly white men.
At a House Oversight Committee session, Rep. Emily Randall (D-Wash.) took the opportunity to question Republican Rep. Kristan Robbins and made a passionate appeal about white men, referencing the January 6 “insurrectionists,” as highlighted by various reports.
“What percentage of sexual assaults in the U.S. are carried out by white men?” Randall questioned Robbins, adding, “Fifty-seven percent.”
She illustrated her point with examples of individuals who she labeled as “January 6th insurrectionists” who later committed more crimes after receiving pardons. Randall also mentioned data indicating that in 2023, 41 percent of murder suspects in the U.S. will be white men, noting that many domestic extremists tend to be male.
“You can present data to suggest there are bad actors among us, but the reality is there are different groups, and we should reflect on ourselves,” Randall stated.
She continued, “When assessing the American landscape, it’s apparent that white men are responsible for a disproportionate amount of violence and crime in our nation.”
The White House responded to Randall’s remarks, characterizing her remarks as concerning. White House Press Secretary Abigail Jackson described her comments as typical of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” accusing Randall of defending individuals who defraud American taxpayers. She added that Randall’s role is to represent hardworking Americans, not those engaged in fraud.
Randall’s statements followed an announcement by Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who decided against seeking re-election after reports emerged about a significant fraud scheme principally involving Somali immigrants.
Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) pointed out that many of those involved in the fraud scheme were from Minnesota’s Somali community, which misappropriated funds meant for programs assisting low-income children, individuals with disabilities, and Medicaid patients.
