What is the welfare fraud probe in Minnesota that Trump referenced?

The probe involves multiple schemes, including over $250 million from the Feeding Our Future COVID-era program, nearly $220 million in autism program fraud, and $302 million from the Housing Stabilization Program, totaling around $822 million to nearly $1 billion in fraudulent claims, primarily involving individuals of Somali descent.

Who is Tom Homan and why is he being sent to Minnesota?

Tom Homan is the White House border czar; Trump is sending him to Minnesota in connection with the $20 billion-plus welfare fraud probe and related enforcement actions targeting immigrants amid the scandals.[story][1]

How has Rep. Ilhan Omar responded to the claims?

Omar stated on X that 'Years of investigations have found nothing' and accused Trump of deflecting; she has denounced federal actions as targeting Somalis and immigrants unnecessarily while condemning the fraud itself.[story][1]

What is the status of the Feeding Our Future fraud case?

The scandal involves over $250 million in stolen federal funds, with more than 75 defendants charged, recent guilty pleas including three more individuals for wire fraud and money laundering, and ongoing DOJ prosecutions.

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Trump Says DOJ And Congress Are 'Looking At' Rep. Ilhan Omar

Trump said on Truth Social that DOJ and Congress are 'looking at' Rep. Ilhan Omar and he sent Tom Homan to Minnesota.

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President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the Department of Justice and Congress are 'looking at' Rep. Ilhan Omar and that he is sending White House border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota.

Trump tied the statements to a '20 Billion Dollar, Plus, Welfare Fraud' probe in Minnesota he said is partly responsible for protests after the killing of Alex Pretti, according to his Truth Social post.

Rep. Ilhan Omar posted on X that "Years of 'investigations' have found nothing" and accused Trump of deflecting, while the Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The House Oversight Committee has opened an inquiry into Omar's net worth, and her 2024 financial disclosure lists Rose Lake Capital LLC valued between $5 million and $25 million and ESTCRU LLC between $1 million and $5 million.

House Oversight Chairman James Comer has said the committee may subpoena Omar, committee officials said, and Minnesota remains the focus of federal probes after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

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Center-leaning sources frame this coverage skeptically, treating Trump's allegations as unsubstantiated political attacks rather than established facts. Editorial choices—distancing language ('did not provide further details'), emphasis on financial-disclosure evidence and official denials—create that narrative, while direct quotes (e.g., Omar's rebuttal) remain source content.

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: The probe involves multiple schemes, including over $250 million from the Feeding Our Future COVID-era program, nearly $220 million in autism program fraud, and $302 million from the Housing Stabilization Program, totaling around $822 million to nearly $1 billion in fraudulent claims, primarily involving individuals of Somali descent.
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: The House Oversight Committee has opened an inquiry into Omar's net worth, noting her 2024 financial disclosure lists Rose Lake Capital LLC valued between $5 million and $25 million and ESTCRU LLC between $1 million and $5 million; Chairman James Comer indicated potential subpoenas.[story]
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: Tom Homan is the White House border czar; Trump is sending him to Minnesota in connection with the $20 billion-plus welfare fraud probe and related enforcement actions targeting immigrants amid the scandals.[story][1]
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: Omar stated on X that 'Years of investigations have found nothing' and accused Trump of deflecting; she has denounced federal actions as targeting Somalis and immigrants unnecessarily while condemning the fraud itself.[story][1]
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: The scandal involves over $250 million in stolen federal funds, with more than 75 defendants charged, recent guilty pleas including three more individuals for wire fraud and money laundering, and ongoing DOJ prosecutions.
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