EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 32 MIN
Minnesota’s Massive Medicaid & SNAP Fraud Exposed | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-8)
from The Jenny Beth Show · host Jenny Beth Martin, Pete Stauber
Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-8) to discuss the massive fraud scandal unfolding in Minnesota — a scandal that could total anywhere from $9 billion to as much as $30 billion in alleged abuse of taxpayer funds.From Medicaid fraud and SNAP benefit irregularities to daycare centers that never operated and feeding programs that allegedly didn’t serve the children they claimed, this investigation is raising serious concerns about oversight, accountability, and leadership at both the state and federal levels.Congressman Stauber explains how whistleblowers inside Minnesota’s government first sounded the alarm, what role independent journalists played in exposing the scope of the fraud, and how Congress is working to restore integrity to public programs.Topics CoveredHow Minnesota’s fraud scandal was first uncoveredWhistleblower reports from state agenciesAllegations involving Medicaid, SNAP, and childcare programsThe “Feeding Our Future” controversyClaims of missing oversight and failed accountability measuresTSA reports of large cash transfers leaving the stateCongressional efforts to investigate and reform oversight systemsBroader concerns about fraud in other statesThe role of independent journalists in exposing abuseThe importance of restoring public trust in government programsWhy This MattersTaxpayer dollars are intended to serve vulnerable Americans — including children, seniors, and families in need. When fraud is allowed to flourish, it undermines public trust, weakens critical services, and damages confidence in government institutions.This episode examines what went wrong, who is being held accountable, and what reforms may be necessary to prevent similar failures in the future.Stay ConnectedFor more episodes, visit jennybethshow.comFollow Jenny Beth on Facebook, Rumble, YouTube, Instagram, and XLearn more at teapartypatriots.orgIf you found this conversation helpful, be sure to subscribe and share the episode with others who care about protecting taxpayer dollars and restoring constitutional accountability.
What this episode covers
In this episode, Jenny Beth Martin is joined by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-8) to expose the massive fraud scandal unfolding in Minnesota. From Medicaid and SNAP benefits to daycare centers and “Feeding Our Future,” billions of taxpayer dollars were allegedly siphoned away while whistleblowers were ignored and even punished. Congressman Stauber explains how the fraud was uncovered, what investigations are now underway at the state and federal levels, and how oversight failures allowed abuse of government programs meant to serve vulnerable Americans. He also discusses the role of independent journalists, the importance of accountability, and what reforms are needed to restore trust in public institutions. If you’re concerned about government waste, election integrity, and protecting taxpayer dollars, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
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