Vice President Vance announced on June 9, 2026, that he will refer Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Department of Justice for a criminal fraud investigation. This decision follows findings from a House Oversight Committee report, which alleges that Walz and Ellison were aware of significant fraud and failures within the government.
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Vance refers Walz and Ellison to DOJ for criminal fraud investigation
Vice President Vance has referred Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to the DOJ for a criminal fraud investigation. This action is based on findings from a House Oversight Committee report indicating that both officials were aware of substantial fraud and government failures.
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