Walz faces political jeopardy over Minnesota
fraud controversy
Posted By: NorthernDog, 12/6/2025 9:57:47 PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is facing a challenging political future as he finds himself at the epicenter of a growing fraud scandal in his home state. The controversy, which focuses on hundreds of millions of dollars allegedly stolen from a federally funded nutrition program, has led to more than 50 convictions. The New York Times gave the story national attention last week, highlighting statements from federal prosecutors that as much as $1 billion in taxpayer money may have been stolen in separate plots. It has even Walz’s longtime allies wondering if the governor should walk away from a reelection
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The Democrat powers-that-be want Timpon out. Even in blue-blue Minnesota he's the walking dead. His rotting governorship can be smelled through his open windows.