When Democrats scream ‘cuts,’ immediately think ‘fraud’

Published January 8, 2026 12:26pm ET



New York isn’t the only major American city that just elected a far-left mayor. Seattle’s new chief executive is a hardcore radical named Katie Wilson, and she’s as wild-eyed as they come. In a recent interview, she responded to allegations of child care fraud within the local Somali community, driven by a ballooning billion-plus-dollar scandal in Minnesota.

“The fear in the Somali community is real. The fear in immigrant communities is real, so we’re taking that very seriously,” Wilson intoned. The journalist conducting the exchange asked a follow-up question, inquiring if the mayor would pursue any information on the fraud claims by referring the matter to relevant agencies. Without a moment’s hesitation, Wilson arched her eyebrows and issued a dismissive, proud ‘no.’ She wanted viewers to know how affirmatively, performatively uninterested she is in the matter.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.