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Minnesota Gov Tim Walz to suspend re-election campaign amid Somali fraud scandal: report
Wave News ^ | 5 January 2026 | Original Story by The Post Millennial

Posted on 01/05/2026 6:31:15 AM PST by Vigilanteman

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to announce his withdrawal from the 2026 re-election campaign amid increasing scrutiny over fraud allegations, particularly concerning Medicaid programs and Covid-related relief efforts. This decision follows a meeting with Senator Amy Klobuchar and comes in the wake of intensified criticism from Republican lawmakers, who have called for his resignation due to claims of significant fraudulent activity. Federal action has also been triggered, with the SBA suspending thousands of loans linked to suspected fraud in Minnesota. As Walz prepares to address his political future, the implications of these controversies could reshape Minnesota's political landscape moving forward.

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Walz took office in 2019 and has faced allegations of inadequate responses to fraud in Minnesota's Medicaid-related programs, drawing national attention and criticism from political opponents.

Republican state legislators issued a joint statement urging Walz to resign, citing that at least half of the $18 billion paid through Minnesota's Medicaid waiver programs since 2018 could be fraudulent, according to First Assistant US Attorney Joe Thompson.

The SBA identified widespread suspected fraud involving 6,900 Minnesota borrowers connected to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, totaling approximately $400 million.

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Ding dong, the tard is done!
1 posted on 01/05/2026 6:31:15 AM PST by Vigilanteman
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To: Vigilanteman

Just because he is a knucklehead…../s


2 posted on 01/05/2026 6:32:53 AM PST by volare737 ( Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated. )
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Don’t do it, Tim! If you suspend your campaign, you’re letting the racists and anti-immigrant know-nothings win!!! LOL>


3 posted on 01/05/2026 6:34:02 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: Vigilanteman

Good news on Monday. Maybe he could get a job selling tampon machines.


4 posted on 01/05/2026 6:34:54 AM PST by Seruzawa
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Run Timmy, run!


5 posted on 01/05/2026 6:34:58 AM PST by Psalm 73 ("You'll never hear surf music again" - J. Hendrix)
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To: Vigilanteman

2026 breaking all the great records already.


6 posted on 01/05/2026 6:35:42 AM PST by Polanski
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What orders were conveyed via Klobuchar…


7 posted on 01/05/2026 6:35:49 AM PST by silverleaf (“Inside Every Progressive Is A Totalitarian Screaming To Get Out” —David Horowitz)
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To: Vigilanteman

Will Minnesotans wise up? Finally?


8 posted on 01/05/2026 6:35:53 AM PST by chuck allen
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Article:

“Republican state legislators issued a joint statement urging Walz to resign, citing that at least half of the $18 billion paid through Minnesota’s Medicaid waiver programs since 2018 could be fraudulent”

That is how it is done.

Republicans can occasionally find cojones—even though it often takes a lengthy body cavity search.

They should have also called for him to resign for his claim “white people commit crimes too” as a vicious, hateful and unwarranted attack on a racial group.

We need to start fighting fire with fire.


9 posted on 01/05/2026 6:36:45 AM PST by cgbg ("Your identity is how power treats you.")
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He needs to step down NOW.

Anybody too stupid to know how to load a shotgun has no business running a state.


10 posted on 01/05/2026 6:37:29 AM PST by V_TWIN (America........so great even the people that hate it won't leave)
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Damn, I’m going to get dressed and do a little Kabuki dancing and Swan Lake in the streets today. Nabadey Timmy! Keep your Tampons dry!


11 posted on 01/05/2026 6:38:24 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Kilmar the Abrego Kid has kicked Uncle Sam's ass with the help of his Judgette Skanks gang. )
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He didnt step down because of Republicans

Klobuchar offered him a democrat deal


12 posted on 01/05/2026 6:42:39 AM PST by silverleaf (“Inside Every Progressive Is A Totalitarian Screaming To Get Out” —David Horowitz)
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To: chuck allen

Beautiful State I wish it well.


13 posted on 01/05/2026 6:42:51 AM PST by cnsmom
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To: Vigilanteman

Turn the page!


14 posted on 01/05/2026 6:43:25 AM PST by j.havenfarm (25 years on Free Republic, 12/10/25! More than 12,750 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: Vigilanteman

Other news outlets are reporting the same thing.

Nevertheless, I suspect a trick, just something to take the heat off Walz for now. I say that because Democrats have no shame, and no sense of responsibility. As in none at all.

Why should Tim Walz be any different?


15 posted on 01/05/2026 6:43:33 AM PST by Leaning Right (It's morning in America. Again.)
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To: chuck allen

Here’s hoping.


16 posted on 01/05/2026 6:44:15 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: Vigilanteman

He can’t even leave his house without answering for his arrogant thieving stupidity. Nowhere to hide when you’re campaigning makes for a bad day, every day.


17 posted on 01/05/2026 6:44:15 AM PST by blackdog (The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.)
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To: V_TWIN

Exactly.


18 posted on 01/05/2026 6:44:31 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: Seruzawa

He should be able to get a huge contact and make Tampon commercials from Proctor and Gamble!


19 posted on 01/05/2026 6:44:38 AM PST by volare737 ( Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated. )
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To: cgbg

Pronto.


20 posted on 01/05/2026 6:44:40 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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