President Donald Trump has made allegations of widespread fraud in both California and Minnesota, labeling the states and their governors as “crooked.” He suggested that California has more fraud than Minnesota but claimed they are tied for first place when it comes to election fraud, calling out California Governor Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Additionally, Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in a post on Truth Social, expressing frustration over what he views as issues stemming from her actions. He claimed that a significant portion of fraud in Minnesota—estimated at 90%—is committed by individuals who entered the U.S. illegally from Somalia. In his remarks, he referred to Omar as an “ungrateful loser” and suggested that her actions are detrimental to the country, questioning her marital history and suggesting she should be sent back to her home country.
In the wake of these remarks, Trump’s accusations come alongside claims of substantial fraud in Minnesota. Jim O’Neill, the deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, indicated during a briefing that all child care payments to Minnesota have been frozen due to allegations that millions in taxpayer funds were funneled to fraudulent child care centers over the past decade. He highlighted a new measure requiring photo evidence for child care payments, designed to ensure legitimacy.
In response, Walz vehemently criticized Trump, alleging that the former president is using the fraud issue politically to undermine essential programs for Minnesotans. He stated, “This is President Trump’s long game,” arguing that the real impact of such allegations could harm those the programs are meant to support. Walz suggested that while Minnesota combats fraud, Trump is releasing fraudsters from prison, fundamentally using a serious issue for political gain.
As of now, Fox News Digital has sought comments from Omar, Newsom, and Walz’s offices, but none have been received yet.
