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Last Updated:January 31, 2026, 19:33 IST
Trump made the remarks in a Truth Social post on Saturday, alleging that fraud in Minnesota was far higher than earlier estimates.
Trump made the remarks in a Truth Social post on Saturday, accusing Democrats of ignoring what he claimed was massive fraud in Minnesota. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that alleged theft and fraud in Minnesota was far higher than the originally projected $19 billion, accusing the previous Biden administration of knowing about the issue and failing to act.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump targeted Ilhan Omar, referring to her as a “scammer" and saying she and others should be jailed or “sent back to Somalia". He also criticised Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, calling him “corrupt" or “incompetent" over the alleged fraud.
In recent weeks the US President has lashed out at Somali immigrants, alleging large-scale public benefit fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community, the largest in the country with around 80,000 members.
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January 31, 2026, 19:27 IST
News world ‘Send Scammer Ilhan Omar Back To Somalia’: Trump Claims Minnesota Fraud Exceeds $19 Billion
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