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Tim Walz and the Minnesota grifters!

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And yet another grifter in with walls is Omar -- who at the time has this going

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Rep.

Ilhan Omar set up programs, including the MEALS Act (Modifying Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which were intended to provide child nutrition but were later exploited in a massive fraud scheme.

Key details regarding the programs and associated issues:

MEALS Act: This legislation, championed by Rep. Omar, waived certain rules, regulations, and safeguards for the distribution of school meals to quickly provide aid during the pandemic.
Fraud Allegations: The lack of oversight created by the waivers allegedly enabled what is considered the largest pandemic relief fraud scheme in the United States, totaling at least $250 million (some reports indicate up to $1 billion).
Individuals Charged: At least 78 individuals have been charged in connection with the scheme, including a former campaign staffer and associates of a restaurant where Omar held a victory party.
Omar's Response: When questioned about the fraud, Omar stated that the programs were set up quickly and "a lot of the guardrails did not get created," leading to reliance on third parties.
Investigations: A sweeping federal investigation has been launched into the fraud, and the House Oversight Committee has opened its own investigation into the handling of the funds.

Beyond the MEALS Act, Omar has introduced or co-sponsored many other pieces of legislation related to housing, healthcare, immigration, and climate change, such as the Homes for All Act and the Medicare for All Act, though few have become law.

Key points regarding the situation:

The Fraud Scheme: Dozens of individuals in Minnesota, most of Somali descent, have been charged and many convicted for stealing federal funds meant to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary non-profit at the center of the $250 million scheme was called "Feeding Our Future".
Ties to Omar:
- Individuals charged in the scheme made donations to Rep. Omar's campaign, which she says have since been returned.
- One convicted individual, Salim Said, worked on her 2018 and 2020 campaigns.
- Omar's office reportedly backed the program and its staff allegedly dismissed concerns as bureaucratic overreach. Omar has stated the fraud also impacts the Somali community, who are taxpayers and potential beneficiaries of the program.
Oversight Under Walz:
- The fraud grew significantly due to federal rule waivers during the pandemic and a lack of state oversight, with critics accusing the Walz administration of ignoring red flags.
- Whistleblowers claimed that staff who raised internal concerns were ignored or retaliated against by the state's Department of Human Services.
- Gov. Walz has denied intentionally turning a blind eye and stated that anyone who commits fraud will go to prison, regardless of background. He has also created a task force to pursue fraud cases and improve state processes.
Investigations: The U.S. House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into the matter and Gov. Walz's administration's role in the oversight failures.

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