Vance Refers Walz, Minnesota AG Ellison to DOJ for Criminal Fraud Investigation

Executive Briefing

• Announces DOJ referral of Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison for criminal investigation into alleged social services fraud
• Cites House Oversight Committee report claiming state officials ignored fraud warnings partly to avoid discrimination accusations
• Alleges whistleblowers inside Walz's office were silenced and accused of racism for questioning taxpayer fund misuse
• Warns Minnesota officials face prosecution if found to have facilitated fraud, lied under oath, or intimidated whistleblowers
• Notes federal Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota were previously paused amid broader fraud concerns