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EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 28 MIN

DNA Tests Reveal Widespread Fraud, Billions Lost from Tax Payers: Inside Minnesota’s Somali Aid Scandal

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Fraud Investigations in Minnesota Investigations have begun on an alleged large-scale fraud involving pandemic aid programs (e.g., Feeding Our Future) and Somali-American community members. Treasury Department, IRS, and FinCEN actions are tightening money transfer verifications. Scale of Losses & Evidence CBS News reported lavish spending by convicted fraudsters (luxury cars, cash boxes). Claims losses exceed $1 billion, with 87 charged and 61 convicted in Minnesota. Criticism of Governor Tim Walz Walz was deflecting blame toward politics, AI challenges, and Trump’s “vindictiveness.” Quotes from him on accountability and systemic reforms portray his stance as evasive.  Immigration Policy Debate Extended remarks attributed to Stephen Miller advocating for strict immigration limits or moratoria from “third world countries.” Immigration correlates with crime, welfare dependence, and assimilation failures, singling out Somalia as an example. Historical Context & Refugee Program Allegations The Priority-3 (P‑3) refugee pipeline, has widespread fraud in family reunification applications. DNA testing in the late 2000s revealed fewer than 20% of claimed family ties were valid, leading to program suspension and later reforms. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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