Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the city's Somali community during a celebration of Somali Independence Day, expressing solidarity and appreciation for their contributions to the city. His remarks occurred as Minnesota faces scrutiny over fraud investigations, including a report from a Republican-led House Oversight Committee which alleged that Governor Tim Walz's administration did not act on warnings regarding fraud in state social services programs. Frey emphasized the importance of community unity, stating, "When that happens, we say that you're coming for all of us." He also referenced Operation Metro Surge, an initiative from the Trump administration aimed at immigration enforcement, which resulted in over 4,000 arrests in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The House Oversight Committee report indicated that more than 110 individuals have been charged in connection with various fraud schemes, with many being identified as members of Minnesota's Somali community. The report estimated that Minnesota lost approximately $300 million in stolen federal child nutrition funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, a claim disputed by Walz administration officials.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Addresses Somali Community Amid Fraud Investigations
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke to the Somali community during Somali Independence Day celebrations, highlighting their contributions amid ongoing fraud investigations in Minnesota. A recent House Oversight Committee report alleged that the state lost around $300 million in fraud related to social services, with many charges involving members of the Somali community. The Walz administration has disputed these findings.
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Jacob Frey praises Somali community as Minnesota faces renewed scrutiny over fraud investigations
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Addresses Somali Community Amid Fraud Investigations