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Majority Whip Accuses Walz of Ignoring $9B Fraud

1/17/2026

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ignored warnings of taxpayer fraud and retaliated against whistleblowers.
Emmer cited state-employee evidence that could lead to federal prosecution of Walz for inaction on fraud totaling up to $9 billion.
The Department of Justice is investigating Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for obstructing ICE operations, and critics say Minneapolis police failed to protect federal agents during protests against ICE.

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ignored warnings of taxpayer fraud and retaliated against whistleblowers.
Emmer cited state-employee evidence that could lead to federal prosecution of Walz for inaction on fraud totaling up to $9 billion.
The Department of Justice is investigating Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for obstructing ICE operations, and critics say Minneapolis police failed to protect federal agents during protests against ICE.