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Blagojevich Questions Walz's Integrity Amid Fraud Scandal

1/8/2026

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Rod Blagojevich, former Illinois Governor, criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for not seeking reelection, claiming it signals wrongdoing in a fraud scandal.
He linked Walz's withdrawal to integrity questions in a $9 billion fraud case involving the Somali community.
Blagojevich condemned Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for his attacks on the Trump administration.
Blagojevich also praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for views on mass migration and its impact on native voters.

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Rod Blagojevich, former Illinois Governor, criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for not seeking reelection, claiming it signals wrongdoing in a fraud scandal.
He linked Walz's withdrawal to integrity questions in a $9 billion fraud case involving the Somali community.
Blagojevich condemned Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for his attacks on the Trump administration.
Blagojevich also praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for views on mass migration and its impact on native voters.