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Ellison Faces Scrutiny Amid Ongoing Medicaid Fraud Crackdown

1/8/2026

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) says his office is actively addressing Medicaid fraud and has prosecuted over 300 individuals.
Ellison says Republicans have not partnered in these efforts.
He faces scrutiny over a 2021 recording with Somali community members linked to a significant fraud case, which he denies.
Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) plans to question witnesses about the recording at an upcoming House Oversight hearing.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) says his office is actively addressing Medicaid fraud and has prosecuted over 300 individuals.
Ellison says Republicans have not partnered in these efforts.
He faces scrutiny over a 2021 recording with Somali community members linked to a significant fraud case, which he denies.
Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) plans to question witnesses about the recording at an upcoming House Oversight hearing.