Welfare and the Politics of Poverty | Retro Report | The New York Times

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his department is tracking funds stolen during the COVID-era Minnesota welfare fraud scandal that was allegedly sent overseas, including to Somalia and the Middle East. He tells Margaret Brennan the investigation, launched last week, aims to follow the money and determine its use. Bessent also criticized Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar for downplaying the fraud, saying she was “gaslighting the American people.” | Face The Nation

"IT'S ALL OUR MONEY": Secretary Bessent says the Treasury Department is investigating whether any of the funds from the massive welfare fraud in Minnesota ended up in the hands of terrorists. Tomi Lahren calls out the scandal. What do you think? | The Big Weekend Show

1.1M views · 15K reactions | The Somali Welfare Fraud Scheme Under Walz's Nose Is One Of The Biggest Heists Of Taxpayer $$$ In American History | National Review | Facebook