Judgement Day in Minneapolis: Trump’s “Fraud Police” Sweep Targets Somali Community Amid Explosive Scandal
Minneapolis, MN—The city once hailed as a progressive sanctuary is now at the epicenter of a sweeping federal crackdown, as ICE agents and Trump’s so-called “Fraud Police” descend on Minneapolis. With over 70,000 Somalis living in Minnesota, the stakes couldn’t be higher. What began as routine immigration enforcement has spiraled into one of the largest and most controversial investigations in recent state history—one that now threatens to expose a web of financial, welfare, and immigration fraud with political ties reaching all the way to Congress.

Sanctuary No More: ICE Raids Shake Minneapolis
For years, Minneapolis prided itself on its sanctuary status, welcoming refugees and immigrants from around the world. But recent ICE operations have shattered that image, with federal agents arresting 15 individuals in a single sweep—five of whom are Somali. The Department of Homeland Security claims these arrests are just the tip of the iceberg, and local officials are scrambling to respond.
Mayor Jacob Frey, in a dramatic move, issued an executive order barring federal agents from using city property—including parking garages—as rally points for their operations. But the raids continue, and the tension between local and federal authorities is reaching a boiling point.
Ilhan Omar Under the Microscope
While Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has not been directly implicated in the ongoing investigations, questions are swirling about her connections to Minneapolis’s Somali community and her meteoric rise in wealth. When Omar first ran for Congress in 2018, her net worth was a modest $65,000. By 2024, that figure had exploded to over $30 million—a staggering 46,000% increase in less than three years.
Speculation is rampant. Some allege that Omar may have married her brother to help him immigrate to the United States—a charge she has repeatedly denied, but which continues to circulate in right-wing media and among federal investigators. Trump himself has referenced these rumors, asking, “What’s the borders are going to say about this?”
Federal fraud investigators are reportedly reviewing files and pulling records, with some suggesting that the statute of limitations may soon become an issue. According to Christy Noem, Secretary of DHS, nearly half of the visas in the Somali community may be fraudulent—a claim that, if true, could mean tens of thousands face deportation or the loss of legal status.
The Feeding Our Future Scandal: $250 Million in Fraud
The ICE raids are just one part of a much larger scandal. In 2021, federal agents uncovered a $250 million fraud scheme tied to Feeding Our Future, a Minnesota nonprofit supposedly dedicated to feeding children in need. The investigation revealed that dozens of Somali-owned daycare centers were overbilling the state, siphoning off millions in taxpayer dollars.
The political fallout has been swift and severe. The scandal touches high-profile figures like Mayor Frey, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Congresswoman Omar herself. Omar held her congressional victory party at a restaurant owned by one of the convicted fraudsters, raising questions about how deeply these political ties run.
Campaign donations from defendants in the Feeding Our Future case were returned—eventually—to Frey, Ellison, and Omar. But the damage was done. Assistant US Attorney Thompson, the lead prosecutor, has refused to comment on future indictments, but federal sources say the investigations remain “wide open.”
Minnesota’s Web of Corruption: Politicians in the Crosshairs
The Feeding Our Future scandal is only the beginning. Whistleblowers allege that Minnesota’s political elite—including state senators, city council members, and even the governor—were aware of the fraud for years. Attorney General Ellison is heard on audio suggesting he would “get investigators off their back” and “grease the wheels” to keep money flowing to questionable programs.
City council members and state senators have been caught on video celebrating the continued flow of funds, even as whistleblowers tried to raise red flags with Governor Tim Walz. Their warnings, they say, were met with silence.
The scale of fraud is staggering. The Minnesota House Fraud Committee estimates that billions of dollars have been lost to scams involving Medicaid, welfare, and group homes for the disabled. The state has now paused new licenses for group homes for two years, as audits and federal investigations ramp up.
The Scandal Spreads: Maine and Obamacare Under Fire
Minnesota isn’t alone. In Maine, a Somali-American-led health services contractor, Gateway Community Services, is accused of defrauding the state’s Medicaid program out of millions over seven years. Whistleblower Chris Bernardini spent years working for Gateway, only to discover a system rife with fake time cards, phantom client visits, and bonuses for staff who never worked a single shift.
Gateway’s founder, Abdulahi Ali, ran for president of Jubiland in Somalia while allegedly profiting from U.S. taxpayer money. When confronted by reporters, Ali refused to comment. Republican State Senator Matt Harrington has called for a full investigation, but Maine’s Democratic leadership remains silent.
The fraud doesn’t stop at state lines. A new Government Accountability Office study revealed that the federal Obamacare program is equally vulnerable. Of 24 fake applications submitted, 23 were approved—demonstrating how easily government money can be siphoned off by criminals.
Collateral Damage: Programs for the Disabled at Risk
As federal and state authorities crack down on fraud, legitimate programs are caught in the crossfire. Nonprofits like Learnability, which provide home health aids to severely disabled individuals, warn they may have to shut down if funding is cut. CEO Kelly Brown says new federal limits could reduce care from 16 hours a day to just 6, leaving vulnerable clients without support.
State Representative Patty Anderson insists audits are necessary. “If you say you’re doing 16 hours of home care a day and you’re not, you should be worried. But if you’re actually helping people, what’s the problem?”
Political Fallout and What’s Next
The investigations have triggered a two-year pause on new group home licenses and a federal audit of 14 high-risk Medicaid programs. Governor Walz claims to welcome federal oversight, but critics say the state’s leadership has been complicit for years.
The scandal is now being described as one of the biggest political grifts in recent memory—a funding mechanism for corrupt politicians and their allies. As more whistleblowers come forward and federal agents continue their sweeps, the scope of the fraud is likely to grow.
Conclusion: A Reckoning for Minneapolis and Beyond
The “Judgement Day” sweeping through Minneapolis is more than a crackdown on illegal immigration—it’s a reckoning for years of political corruption, financial fraud, and government mismanagement. With tens of thousands of Somalis potentially affected, and politicians from the city council to Congress under scrutiny, the fallout will be felt for years to come.
As the rest of the nation watches, the scandals in Minnesota and Maine serve as a stark warning: lax oversight and political favoritism create fertile ground for fraud. The question now is whether real accountability will follow—or whether the cycle of corruption will simply move to the next state, the next program, the next vulnerable community.
Stay tuned. This story is far from over.
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