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Ellison Defends Minnesota Against Fraud Claims
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 104
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Summary
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is firing back at claims of billions lost to fraud in state aid programs, calling the figures politically charged and inaccurate — especially those tied to Trump-aligned sources. He’s frustrated reporters still citing the numbers and even cut off an interview when pressed. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force has hinted Ellison may have known about the schemes earlier. The controversy stems from allegations that half of $18 billion in Medicaid and other federal funds since 2018 may have been misused, with major cases involving nonprofits and the Somali community — many emerging during the pandemic. Investigators say Ellison was aware sooner than publicized, fueling ongoing scrutiny over accountability and transparency. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c464555ba2e0a3f0