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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has thrust Minnesota’s ongoing fraud investigations into the national spotlight, claiming he uncovered a “staggering” scheme involving Somali-owned businesses that no one else seemed to notice—at least not at this scale. Musk, who has been vocal on his social media platform X about government waste, alleges the fraud is part of a broader Democratic strategy to import voters through entitlement programs. His comments have ignited a firestorm, drawing responses from Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, and even prompting federal surges in resources to the state. As probes deepen, questions swirl around Governor Tim Walz’s oversight and the role of Somali immigrants in what could amount to billions in stolen taxpayer funds.

The saga began earlier this month when independent journalist Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old conservative activist, posted a viral video exposing what he called “industrial-scale fraud” in Minnesota’s social services. Shirley and his team visited dozens of facilities listed as daycares and healthcare providers, many Somali-run, only to find empty buildings, locked doors, and no signs of actual services. In one building alone, 14 Somali-owned healthcare companies were registered, collectively billing the state millions—yet staff repeatedly denied providing care when confronted. Shirley’s footage, which racked up millions of views, alleged over $110 million in fraud uncovered in a single day.

Musk amplified the video on X, writing, “Prosecute @GovTimWalz. He knew.” He followed up with broader accusations: “The fraud of your taxpayer money is happening nationwide and is liberally applied to attract illegal (and some legal) immigrants who will reliably vote Democrat. The more you look, the more you find. And you don’t need to be a world-class detective to figure it out. This is brazen, daylight robbery.” Musk’s posts, liked and reposted hundreds of thousands of times, framed the Minnesota case as a microcosm of a national crisis, estimating entitlement fraud could top $100 billion to $200 billion annually.

Federal authorities quickly responded. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they were “surging resources” into Minnesota to investigate. FBI Director Kash Patel, a Trump appointee, stated on X: “Fraud that steals from taxpayers and robs vulnerable children will remain a top FBI priority in Minnesota and nationwide.” Raids followed, including one on Ultimate Home Health Services in Bloomington, where agents carted out boxes of files. So far, six individuals have been charged, including two accused of “fraud tourism”—out-of-state actors exploiting Minnesota’s lax oversight.

The fraud centers on programs like Medicaid’s Integrated Community Supports (ICS) and Housing Stability Services, which provide funding for housing, daycare, and healthcare for disabled individuals, those with mental health issues, or substance-use disorders. Minnesota officials suspended the ICS program amid the scandal. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson described the red flags as overwhelming: “When I say significant amount, I’m talking on the order of half or more… I see more red flags than I see legitimate providers.” Shell companies from places like Philadelphia have been billing remotely, with claims skyrocketing from $3 million in 2018 to $399 million in 2023. Autism centers, concentrated in Somali-heavy areas, ballooned from 41 to 328 over the same period.

This isn’t Minnesota’s first brush with such scandals. In 2022, the “Feeding Our Future” case saw 78 defendants—many Somali Americans—charged with defrauding a federal child nutrition program of over $250 million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds meant for feeding low-income kids were allegedly siphoned for luxury cars, homes, and wire transfers abroad. Prosecutors have linked some proceeds to Al-Shabaab, the Somali terrorist group, though no such ties have been confirmed in the current probes. President Donald Trump referenced these earlier cases when announcing the immediate termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in Minnesota last month, calling the state a “hub of fraudulent money laundering activity.”

Musk’s “unique” insight, as he claims, lies in connecting the dots to electoral politics. In a discussion with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Musk argued: “The single biggest thing that they’re worried about is that DOGE is going to turn off fraudulent payments of entitlements… This is the crux of the matter.” DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency co-led by Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to slash federal waste. Musk posits that Democrats orchestrate these programs to lure immigrants, making them dependent on handouts and loyal voters. “They can attract 10, 20 million people who are beholden to the Democrats for government handouts and will vote overwhelmingly Democrat, as has been demonstrated in California,” he said.

Critics, including Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), whose district includes Minneapolis’s large Somali community, have pushed back hard. Omar, herself a Somali refugee, called Musk’s rhetoric “racist” and accused him of stoking division. “This is nothing but a smear campaign against immigrants who contribute to our economy,” she tweeted. Omar has faced her own scrutiny; Musk previously accused her of treason over a 2024 video where she pledged to protect Somalia’s interests in Congress. Trump echoed this, criticizing Omar and Somalis broadly, saying at a rally: “We don’t want them here.”

Governor Walz has defended his administration, noting that fraud investigations predated the viral video and that his office has cooperated fully with federal probes. “We’ve identified and suspended high-risk providers, and we’re committed to rooting out any abuse,” a spokesperson said. However, Republicans like House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) have lambasted Walz: “Your mismanagement of state funds has just been exposed to tens of millions of Americans and you’re posting about ‘Caturday.’ You should be ashamed.” Vice President Vance praised Shirley’s work: “This dude has done far more useful journalism than any of the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer prizes.”

The scandal’s ripple effects are spreading beyond Minnesota. Internet sleuths, inspired by Shirley, have flagged similar issues in Washington State, where over 500 childcare centers list Somali as the primary language—more than 10% of the total—many without physical addresses. Musk responded: “They are fraud-maxxing this exploit.” In New York, Medicaid spending has hit $120 billion annually, prompting calls for audits. Cruz weighed in: “The more we dig, the more fraud we find. Time to clean house.”

Media coverage has been polarized. Conservative outlets like Fox News and One America News have hammered the story, while mainstream sources such as CNN and NBC have focused on potential anti-immigrant bias. A CNN report noted that the Feeding Our Future ringleader was white, and early investigations faced lawsuits alleging discrimination. Public trust in media sits at a low 28%, with X emerging as a primary news source, per recent polls.

Minnesota’s Somali community, the largest in the U.S. with over 80,000 residents, has felt the backlash. Community leaders argue the fraud is perpetrated by a few bad actors, not reflective of the whole. “We’re doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs—painting us all as fraudsters is unfair,” said Ahmed Osman, a Minneapolis business owner. Protests in Seattle’s Somali enclave erupted after federal probes expanded westward.

As 2025 closes, the investigations show no signs of slowing. More charges are expected, and Trump’s administration has vowed mass deportations for those involved in crimes. Musk, ever the provocateur, continues posting: “Massive fraud is happening, aided by the state governments themselves.” Whether this leads to Walz’s political downfall or broader reforms remains unclear, but one thing is certain: Musk’s spotlight has turned a local scandal into a national reckoning on immigration, welfare, and government accountability.

The financial toll is staggering—prosecutors have proven $350 million in fraud so far, with estimates suggesting up to $8 billion or more across programs since 2018. That’s more than Somalia’s annual GDP of $12 billion, as one X user noted. For taxpayers, it’s a bitter pill: funds meant for vulnerable children and the disabled vanishing into thin air.

In the end, Musk’s “discovery” may not be entirely novel—state audits flagged issues years ago—but his platform has amplified it like never before. As DOGE ramps up, expect more exposés. For now, Minnesota is ground zero in a battle over America’s welfare system and who benefits from it.