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Rep. Andy Biggs was right to call out Democrats for turning away from a scandal that smells of corruption and cronyism, because when billions of taxpayer dollars are allegedly siphoned off, partisan comfort doesn’t cut it. For months conservatives have watched as social-media exposés and federal probes point to troubling patterns in Minnesota that Democrats would prefer to paper over with identity politics and outrage policing. Americans deserve truth, accountability, and the calm courage to name where investigations lead — not reflexive defenses of officials who let the system fail.
A viral video that set off national attention showed empty daycare sites and suspicious billing records, and it forced federal agencies to act after state inaction left too many questions. The Department of Homeland Security and FBI increased operations on the ground as investigators followed leads tied to child care, housing, and other social programs, demonstrating that this is not mere partisan theater but a serious enforcement response. Conservatives who have long warned about lax oversight of federal funds are watching vindication unfold in real time, and they will not allow Washington to shrug this off.
The Feeding Our Future prosecutions laid bare how a nonprofit network exploded from modest reimbursements to hundreds of millions in pandemic-era payouts, and federal courts have already convicted leaders and recovered some funds. This was fraud against schoolchildren and taxpayers, not a cultural critique, and it highlights how bad actors can exploit well-meaning programs when oversight is weak and accountability is soft. If Democrats want to defend the system, they should start by insisting that it work — that means audits, prosecutions, and restitution, not excuses.
What is galling is the reflex to call critics racist rather than to fix the broken rules that made theft possible; politics should never be a shield for malfeasance. Minnesotans of every background are owed better than partisan spin and sanctuary for politicians who looked the other way while fraud grew. Republicans in Congress are right to demand hearings and to push for reform that protects vulnerable children, honest providers, and the taxpayers who pay the bills.
This moment is a test of whether America still values the rule of law and responsible stewardship of public funds: we need tough oversight, stronger identity verification for benefit programs, and swift prosecutions for those who abused the system. Let the investigators follow the facts wherever they lead, deport or denaturalize those convicted when the law permits, and reform the programs so they serve Americans first. Hardworking citizens will stand with lawmakers who stop the fraud, secure the border, and restore integrity to the safety net.
