What I told Congress about the massive fraud scandals under Tim Walz

Published January 22, 2026 9:00am ET



When I shared my investigative findings into the Tim Walz fraud scandal with the House Oversight Committee, I was met with a stunning refusal by congressional Democrats to accept the facts. Members of “The Squad,” such as Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), were not interested in the truth, but rather in Trump-bashing, name-calling, and outlandish claims that exposing fraud was racist and Islamophobic. They wanted viral moments for cable news, while I wanted to protect taxpayers and vulnerable citizens. 

My message to the Oversight Committee was clear: This grandstanding nonsense is exactly what Minnesotans hate about Washington, D.C.

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