Somali Fraud Operation Exposed as Largest Taxpayer Theft in U.S. History—Political Fallout Rocks Minnesota

In a bombshell revelation that has shaken the nation, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor Steven Miller declared over the weekend that the Somali fraud operation in Minnesota is the “single greatest theft of taxpayer dollars in American history.” According to Miller, this unprecedented welfare fraud has only begun to be uncovered, with the scale and scope of deception reaching levels never before seen in the United States.

Unprecedented Scale of Fraud

Miller’s statements, delivered in a televised interview, sent shockwaves through the political landscape. “Based on what we have found so far, we believe that the Somali fraud operation in Minnesota is the single greatest theft of taxpayer dollars through welfare fraud in American history. We believe that we have only scratched the very top of the surface of how deep this goes,” Miller warned.

He detailed a variety of scams, including false claims of autism, fraudulent food program enrollments, and massive deception involving millions of dollars. “Engaging in massive fraud, lying, and theft and grift on a scale we’ve never seen before in American history. The total bill, the total tab for this is going to be far beyond the numbers we’ve already seen reported,” Miller emphasized.

Complicity and Political Fallout

Perhaps most explosively, Miller accused the Minnesota state government of being “fully complicit” in the scheme. “We believe the state government is fully complicit in this scheme and we believe that what we are going to uncover is going to shock the American people,” he stated. The implications are enormous, raising questions about oversight, accountability, and political motivations.

Miller also highlighted the Somali community’s central role in the fraud, claiming that “75% of the Somali community in Minnesota are on welfare.” He suggested that this figure is likely a significant undercount, pointing to an even greater financial burden on the state and the nation as a whole.

Political Connections and High-Profile Figures

The scandal quickly engulfed Minnesota’s top political figures. Online commentators blasted Governor Tim Walz for failing to act while leading the state at the time of the fraud. “No way Walz didn’t know. Not a chance,” commentator Nick Sorter asserted.ư

Fox News further escalated the controversy by releasing photos of Abdul Dahir Ibrahim, one of the Somali immigrants implicated in the fraud, posing with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Governor Tim Walz. Ibrahim, who entered the country in 2000, had an order for removal since 2004 and a prior conviction in Canada for asylum and welfare fraud. Despite this, he was granted temporary protected status for a decade—an eligibility ICE officials now say should never have been approved.

Trump’s Blistering Response

Former President Donald Trump weighed in with his trademark bluntness, unleashing criticism on the Somali community. “They contribute nothing. The welfare is like 88%. They contribute nothing. I don’t want them in our country. I’ll be honest with you,” Trump said. He continued, “We have to rebuild our country. You know, our country is at a tipping point. We could go bad. We’re at a tipping point. I don’t know if people mind me saying that, but I’m saying it.”

Trump’s comments, including personal attacks on Ilhan Omar and her associates, sparked outrage and debate across social media and news outlets, with some calling his remarks “politically incorrect” and others defending his stance as a call for accountability.

The Mechanics of the Fraud

Senator Scott Bessent provided further details on how the fraud operated. He explained that large sums of money were transferred via wire services outside the regulated banking system, making it difficult to track. These funds were sent overseas, primarily to the Middle East and Somalia, raising concerns about possible links to international criminal networks or even terrorist organizations.

Dr. Meet Oz, administrator for Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, accused the Walz administration of turning a blind eye to the fraud to secure votes. “Governor Walz and the state’s other Democrats rely on Somali votes to get elected. So, they decided to look the other way because they were afraid of political backlash,” Dr. Oz said, citing a Somali American fraud investigator’s comments to the New York Times.

One Medicaid program designed to provide housing stabilization assistance ballooned from a projected $2.6 million to an astonishing $104 million in just four years. Some taxpayer funds may have ended up in the hands of a Somalian terrorist group, according to investigators.

Failed Oversight and Federal Intervention

When CMS became aware of the housing program’s rampant fraud, Minnesota officials insisted they could clean up the mess. Months later, they admitted defeat, forcing federal authorities to intervene and shut down the fraud-infested initiative.

The fallout has been swift, with Republicans launching a full-scale investigation into the fraud and demanding accountability from state officials, including Governor Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar.

Omar’s Defense and Community Impact

While Republicans have zeroed in on Ilhan Omar, she has attempted to shift the narrative, claiming that the Somali community is also a victim of the fraud. “We are also taxpayers in Minnesota. We also could have benefited from the program and the money that was stolen. It’s been really frustrating for people to not acknowledge the fact that we’re also, as Minnesotans, as taxpayers, really upset and angry about the fraud that has occurred,” Omar said.

Her comments have been met with skepticism and criticism, with commentators accusing her of “impressive spin” by positioning the perpetrators as victims.

Political Deflection and Continued Controversy

Governor Walz, under intense scrutiny, has attempted to deflect attention by focusing on former President Trump’s health and behavior, rather than addressing the fraud allegations directly. “Here we got a guy on Thanksgiving…ranting about everything else. This is not normal behavior. It is not healthy. And presidents throughout time have released their tax returns, not Donald Trump. And they’ve released their medical records, not Donald Trump,” Walz said.

He continued, “It’s clear the president’s fading physically. I think the mental capacity—again, ranting crazily at midnight on Thanksgiving about everything else. There’s reasons for us to be concerned. This is a guy that randomly says the airspace over Venezuela is closed. He’s ruminating on if you could win a nuclear war. Look, this is a serious position. It’s the most powerful position in the world. And we have someone at midnight throwing around slurs that demonize our children at the same time he’s not solving any of the problems.”

National Outrage and Ongoing Investigation

The scale of the Somali fraud operation has ignited a national conversation about welfare reform, immigration policy, and government oversight. With over a billion dollars stolen, the investigation is far from over. Federal authorities are tracking funds sent overseas, and the political ramifications continue to ripple through Minnesota and beyond.

As more details emerge, Americans are left grappling with questions about accountability, political corruption, and the future of taxpayer-funded programs. The scandal has already become the largest welfare fraud case in U.S. history, and the fallout promises to shape debates and policy decisions for years to come.

Stay tuned as investigators dig deeper and the political fallout continues to unfold—this is a story that’s far from over.