social services fraud
Coverage of social services fraud in the Nexus archive.
- Klobuchar's fraud fight claim takes hit after GOP opponent combs through receipts: 'Where were you?'
Amy Klobuchar is facing criticism from opponent Lisa Demuth for promoting a plan to fight fraud in Minnesota despite an examination showing her official office did not mention major scandals like Feeding Our Future in over 1,000 press releases since January 2022. The review found no mention of terms like "social services fraud" or the $9 billion potential losses. Demuth criticized Klobuchar for her perceived absence regarding the theft of tax dollars.
- Klobuchar's fraud fight claim takes hit after GOP opponent combs through receipts: 'Where were you?'
Amy Klobuchar is facing criticism for focusing on addressing a massive fraud scandal in Minnesota despite having no official press releases mentioning it since the crisis emerged. A review of her office's archive found no direct addresses or solutions regarding the social-services fraud scandal or Feeding Our Future. Lisa Demuth criticized Klobuchar, stating that she had failed to mention the theft of tax dollars during her long tenure.
- Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'
Vice President JD Vance has asked the Justice Department to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over alleged failures to address social services fraud. The request, tied to a White House-led 'war on fraud,' cites a House Oversight Committee report and highlights concerns about political motivations in the Justice Department's new National Fraud Enforcement Division.