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Education Secretary Demands Walz Resignation Over Fraud Crisis

12/16/2025

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanded Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's resignation in a letter over a college-fraud crisis.
She accused Walz of negligence allowing fraudsters from Somalia to exploit funds.
The letter notes nearly 2,000 "ghost students" who received $12.5 million in grants and loans.
McMahon also targeted Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar for ties to the scandal and called for accountability.
Walz acknowledged the issue and announced a new prevention program.

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanded Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's resignation in a letter over a college-fraud crisis.
She accused Walz of negligence allowing fraudsters from Somalia to exploit funds.
The letter notes nearly 2,000 "ghost students" who received $12.5 million in grants and loans.
McMahon also targeted Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar for ties to the scandal and called for accountability.
Walz acknowledged the issue and announced a new prevention program.