Legal Scholar Warns Minnesota Officials Could Face Prison for Welfare Fraud Tied to Terrorists
Appearing on 'Saturday in America,' former Justice Department official John Yoo called the alleged schemes one of the worst crimes possible, punishable under laws against material support to groups like Al-Shabaab. Investigations revealed hundreds of millions in stolen welfare funds from programs like child care and food assistance, with a November 2025 report claiming some reached the Somalia-based terrorist group through fake daycares and hawala networks. While federal raids have charged dozens and losses may top $1 billion, no state officials face charges yet—Governor Tim Walz says his team recovered $286 million and denies any terrorism links, as probes by Congress and the Treasury continue.
