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GOP lawmaker demands Minnesota fraud be treated as 'organized crime' scheme
Fox News ^ | 1/01/26 | Madison Colombo

Posted on 01/02/2026 3:07:12 AM PST by Libloather

Republicans are demanding accountability over the Minnesota fraud scandal, accusing state Democrats of failing to prevent billions of dollars in taxpayer funds from being stolen. A Florida lawmaker is now calling for aggressive federal action, comparing the alleged fraud to "organized crime."

"This is what the mafia does. They steal, they lie, they cheat," Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., said on "Fox News Live" Thursday.

"The federal government has to use the full powers that we used to destroy the mafia back in the 1960s. Nothing short of it," he added.

Federal authorities have launched an operation in Minnesota to "identify, arrest, and remove criminals who are defrauding the American people," according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Prosecutors accuse Minnesota of widespread fraud involving child care and other social services, saying losses could reach into the billions.

The Trump administration says it plans to freeze certain federal child care funds until states provide additional verification for the programs. In a post on X, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accused Trump of playing politics in response to the proposed funding freeze.

"We’ve spent years cracking down on fraudsters. It’s a serious issue — but this has been his plan all along. He’s politicizing the issue to defund programs that help Minnesotans," Walz wrote on Tuesday.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: crime; fraud; gop; minnesota; minnesotafraud; organized

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What is Timmy doing about it?
1 posted on 01/02/2026 3:07:12 AM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

Putting tampons in men’s restrooms. How much $ has that wasted? Just add it to the tab folks.


2 posted on 01/02/2026 3:15:06 AM PST by Kudsman (Illusions for everybody. How about a nice rousing game of Apathy and Detachment? )
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To: Libloather

“Who Is Helping Low IQ Migrants Defraud American Taxpayers?”

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/who-helping-low-iq-migrants-defraud-american-taxpayers

“The question needs to be asked: Who taught these third world migrants how to set up false business fronts to defraud taxpayer subsidies? Who has been hiding their blatantly illegal activities? How have they been getting away with the scam for so long despite incidents of high level whistleblowers calling out their criminality?”


3 posted on 01/02/2026 3:19:35 AM PST by CFW
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To: CFW

SHAFT!!!


4 posted on 01/02/2026 3:21:12 AM PST by one guy in new jersey
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To: one guy in new jersey

Another article at Zerohedge:

“500 Illegal Immigrants Arrested In Minnesota, 1,000 Immigration-Fraud Cases Investigated: DHS Official”

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/500-illegal-immigrants-arrested-minnesota-1000-immigration-fraud-cases-investigated-dhs

“As additional investigators surge to fraud-plagued Minnesota, federal agents have already arrested 500 illegal immigrants and probed 1,000 immigration-fraud cases during the past two months, a Homeland Security official estimated.”


5 posted on 01/02/2026 3:24:45 AM PST by CFW
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To: Libloather

Timmy doesn’t have a leg to stand on.
He can’t survive this.


6 posted on 01/02/2026 3:27:26 AM PST by READINABLUESTATE (‘Never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals’)
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Timmy doesn’t have a leg to stand on. He can’t survive this.

Which means they'll have to bring in that woman from the Handmaid's Tale.

Peggy Flanagan 03
7 posted on 01/02/2026 3:38:50 AM PST by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: Libloather

RICO most commonly refers to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a U.S. federal law passed in 1970 to fight organized crime by targeting criminal enterprises and patterns of illegal activity (like bribery, money laundering, etc.) through enhanced penalties and forfeiture of assets. It’s used against mobsters, but also white-collar criminals and corrupt officials.

Use it!


8 posted on 01/02/2026 3:44:48 AM PST by READINABLUESTATE (‘Never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals’)
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To: Right_Wing_Madman

Looks like a Witch 🧹🧹🧹


9 posted on 01/02/2026 3:47:43 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Libloather

Petty argument going after Minnesota that way when fraud anywhere should be considered organized crime and that’s the way it should be approached, a felony with a minimum 5 year prison terms.

My guess is low life scapegoats will get a slap on the wrist.


10 posted on 01/02/2026 3:51:17 AM PST by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: CFW

Those questions raises another question(s): How deep of a dive does it take to raise and blow the lid off of this barrel of BS and how prepared are they to put it into its proper place?


11 posted on 01/02/2026 4:00:53 AM PST by equaviator (Nobody's perfect. That's why they put pencils on erasers!)
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To: Libloather

Look at this: convicted $66M fraud gets a slap on the wrist.

https://needtoknow.news/2025/12/new-york-former-usda-employee-sentenced-to-two-years-for-66-million-snap-food-stamp-fraud/


12 posted on 01/02/2026 4:08:42 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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“Who Is Helping Low IQ Migrants Defraud American Taxpayers?”

Great question! You don’t just get off the boat, and start writing grant proposals.

Follow the money.

Would you be surprised if it this is how Democrat candidate’s campaigns are funded?


13 posted on 01/02/2026 4:15:52 AM PST by OldCountryBoy (You can't make this stuff up!)
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To: Right_Wing_Madman; Governor Dinwiddie; dfwgator; Red Badger; null and void; Jane Long; Liz


14 posted on 01/02/2026 4:16:12 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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“Would you be surprised if it this is how Democrat candidate’s campaigns are funded?”
No one would be surprised, I think it’s a given fact.
I’m surprised no one has mentioned C.A.I.R. involvement, besides me.
They got millions of our money, given to them by stupid us. They in turn bought politicians with names similar to Walz, Omar, Ellison, Frey, & Klobuchar, to set up and facilitate the next, greater level of fraud.
I’m betting those Learing Centers were very active, a couple months prior to election time. Filling out fake ballots is a tedious job.


15 posted on 01/02/2026 4:30:53 AM PST by Fireone (1. Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
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To: Libloather

Timmy recently held a press conference where he explained that white people are criminals as well.

Lol.


16 posted on 01/02/2026 4:31:59 AM PST by cgbg ("Your identity is how power treats you.")
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To: 9YearLurker

The Democrats new motto:

“Fraud is good.”


17 posted on 01/02/2026 4:33:14 AM PST by cgbg ("Your identity is how power treats you.")
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To: CFW

Someone is doing the teaching as a business.


18 posted on 01/02/2026 4:33:53 AM PST by The Free Engineer
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To: Libloather
A Florida lawmaker is now calling for aggressive federal action, comparing the alleged fraud to "organized crime."

"This is what the mafia does. They steal, they lie, they cheat," Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., said on "Fox News Live" Thursday.

He can't do that!! The Washington State AG might have him arrested... 😀

19 posted on 01/02/2026 4:52:09 AM PST by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: Libloather

Politicians - the biggest organized crime cartel on Earth...


20 posted on 01/02/2026 4:55:33 AM PST by trebb (So many fools - so little time...)
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