Trending Now - Walz and Ellison Face Fraud Allegations in Feeding Our Future Case

WHO:

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio

Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, Chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee

Rev. Mariah Tollgaard, clergy member

U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger

Former U.S. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson

WHAT:

Walz and Ellison testified at a House Oversight Committee hearing on March 4, 2026.

The hearing focused on fraud and misuse of federal funds in Minnesota.

The House Oversight Committee released a report alleging Walz and Ellison covered up fraud.

The report claims both officials were aware of credible fraud concerns in social services programs as early as 2019.

The Feeding Our Future scheme involved over $250 million in stolen taxpayer funds.

A 2024 report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor stated that the Minnesota Department of Education's oversight of Feeding Our Future was "inadequate" and "created opportunities for fraud."

The Justice Department announced in November 2025 that a 36-year-old Minnesota man was charged with wire fraud and money laundering, becoming the 78th defendant in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.

Ellison reported 300 Medicaid fraud convictions and $80 million recovered for taxpayers.

WHERE:

House Oversight Committee hearing held in Washington, D.C.

Minnesota Department of Education

WHEN:

March 4, 2026: Walz and Ellison testified at the hearing.

September 22, 2022: Walz made statements regarding the court's orders related to Feeding Our Future.

November 2025: Justice Department announced charges against a Minnesota man.

2019: Allegations of credible fraud concerns began.

2024: Office of the Legislative Auditor released a report on the Department of Education's oversight.

WHY:

The investigation was launched by Republicans to examine how Minnesota handled taxpayer dollars.

Allegations include that Walz and Ellison "lied about their knowledge of the fraud" and retaliated against employees who raised concerns.

HOW:

The House Oversight Committee obtained testimony and documents indicating a cover-up of fraud.

Walz claimed his understanding of the court's orders was based on legal advice from the Minnesota Department of Education.

The report alleges that the Minnesota Department of Education continued payments to Feeding Our Future despite identifying serious deficiencies.

Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified at a House Oversight Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on allegations of fraud and misuse of federal funds in Minnesota's social services programs. The committee's report claims that both officials were aware of credible fraud concerns as early as 2019, particularly regarding the Feeding Our Future scheme, which involved over $250 million in stolen taxpayer funds, and it alleges that they covered up this information. Additionally, the report highlighted the inadequate oversight by the Minnesota Department of Education, which continued payments to Feeding Our Future despite identifying serious deficiencies, while Ellison reported recovering $80 million for taxpayers through Medicaid fraud convictions.