House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) stated this Saturday that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were unable to defend themselves against allegations of widespread fraud in their state.
Speaking on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show,” the Kentucky Republican discussed his committee’s ongoing investigation into the mismanagement of federal funds, specifically focusing on food programs and Medicaid.
According to Comer, the committee’s findings are based on testimony from several whistleblowers within the Minnesota state government.
“We’ve done the heavy lifting,” Comer said. “We brought in all the whistleblowers from Minnesota… these were career state employees, almost all of them were registered Democrats.”
He noted that these employees testified under oath that they had repeatedly warned both Walz and Ellison about the fraud, only to be told to “stand down.” One employee reportedly alleged retaliation for continuing to report the issues.
The chairman emphasized that his committee provided the two Minnesota leaders with “due process” and “the ability to defend themselves,” but he concluded that they “couldn’t defend themselves.”
The focus of the probe involves the “Feeding Our Future” scandal, which saw millions in federal pandemic aid intended for children’s meals diverted through a network of shell companies and fraudulent daycare centers.
The investigation is now moving toward potential legal action. Comer indicated that the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, is currently on the ground in Minnesota.
“Our investigation was to determine whether or not Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison knew about the fraud, and the answer is a definitive yes,” Comer said. He expressed hope that the committee’s evidence would assist the DOJ in prosecuting those responsible for “ripping off the food programs” and Medicaid.
Beyond the Minnesota probe, Comer addressed the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. He confirmed that the House Oversight Committee recently voted to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to testify regarding the pace and level of redactions in the document release.
While Comer stated he personally preferred a diplomatic approach, five Republicans joined Democrats to authorize the subpoena.
Comer noted that the DOJ is currently navigating difficult decisions regarding which names to disclose, specifically concerning individuals who were both victims and “victimizers” in Epstein’s operation.
“The American people want to know what’s in the Epstein files,” Comer stated, adding that while Bondi has been working with the committee, it has not been at the “speed we would like.”
The chairman concluded by noting that while the House Oversight Committee gathers the evidence, the final decision to prosecute state officials or individuals involved in the fraud rests with the Department of Justice.
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