President Donald Trump posted, sharply criticizing political leadership in Minnesota and signaling new federal action aimed at financial fraud and alleged abuses in the state’s migrant communities.
“Minnesota is Trump Country! I won 78 out of 87 Counties. The Election was swung by Corrupt Counties around Minneapolis and St. Paul, represented by disgusting Ilhan Omar. Moronic Tim Walz has allowed Minnesota to become overrun by Somali fraudsters who steal from American Taxpayers, and take advantage of our generosity. Tim is completely incompetent, which is why he lost big time last year, and bowing out of Re‑Election is the only good decision he has ever made. I have instructed Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to FOLLOW THE MONEY, and put an END to this abuse once and for all, first in Minnesota, and then all around the Country!”
Focus on Minnesota’s Election and Fraud Allegations
Trump’s message asserts that while he carried the majority of Minnesota’s counties in recent elections, he did not win statewide, and attributes that outcome to what he described as “corrupt counties around Minneapolis and St. Paul.” He specifically referenced U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar as representing those areas.
The post also targets Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, accusing him of incompetence and saying Walz’s decision not to seek re‑election was the “only good decision he has ever made.” Trump’s comments link political leadership in Minnesota to broader issues involving immigration and fraud allegations.
Federal Action on “FOLLOW THE MONEY”
In the Truth Social post, Trump announced that he has instructed Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to “FOLLOW THE MONEY” to address what he described as “abuse” involving migrants and fraud in Minnesota. He indicated this effort will start in Minnesota and expand nationwide.
This federal action follows ongoing public discourse and enforcement activity related to fraud investigations in the state. Previous federal statements from the administration have highlighted large‑scale fraud allegations involving pandemic relief funds and nonprofit organizations in Minnesota, particularly involving individuals of Somali descent. The White House has published materials tying such cases to alleged failures of state governance, asserting that these activities cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.
Political and Social Context
Trump’s post comes amid heightened tension over immigration enforcement and federal operations in Minnesota. In early January 2026, the Minnesota Attorney General and other state officials filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the surge of federal immigration agents into Minnesota, alleging unconstitutional practices and excessive force in federal operations.
The state’s criticism intensified after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37‑year‑old Minnesota resident, Renee Nicole Good, during an enforcement action in Minneapolis, which has drawn national attention and protest.
