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Trump Alleges Fraud in California, Minnesota; Governors Respond

1/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump accused California and Minnesota of widespread fraud in a Truth Social post.
He named California Governor Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as targets.
Trump claimed Minnesota’s fraud is driven by illegal immigrants and criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Governor Walz condemned the remarks as political tactics and accused Trump of releasing fraudsters from jail.

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U.S. President Donald Trump accused California and Minnesota of widespread fraud in a Truth Social post.
He named California Governor Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as targets.
Trump claimed Minnesota’s fraud is driven by illegal immigrants and criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Governor Walz condemned the remarks as political tactics and accused Trump of releasing fraudsters from jail.