1. Central Claim of the Narrative
Over 10,000 “criminal illegal aliens” have been arrested in Minneapolis alone, with:

3,000 arrests in the past six weeks
70% tied to violent crimes
These arrests are attributed to DHS and ICE operations under the Trump administration.

2. Crimes Described

The arrests are said to include individuals accused of:
Murder
Rape
Child sexual offenses
Other violent felonies

This is the “worst of the worst” offenders and the arrests are a major public safety victory.

3. Accusations Against Minnesota Leadership:
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

of the following:
Failing to protect public safety
Undermining federal immigration enforcement
Encouraging hostility toward ICE
Obstructing law enforcement through public statements

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating both officials for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement, though it acknowledges:
The investigation is in early stages
No subpoenas or charges are confirmed

4. Allegations of Massive Financial Fraud
At least $19 billion in fraud tied to Minneapolis alone
Federal investigators are conducting large‑scale financial investigations
Some funds went to terrorist organizations (e.g., Al‑Shabab)

5. This Federal Case also includes:

Ties to the Feeding Our Future organization:
Is a real federal investigation in Minnesota
Involves approximately $250 million in alleged pandemic-era food program fraud
Has resulted in charges against 70 individuals (between 2022–2024)

6. Media Bias Argument
CBS and CNN are deliberately misleading the public
Journalists are accused of:

Lying about arrest numbers
Downplaying criminal activity
Framing DOJ actions as “intimidation”

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1. Central Claim of the Narrative
<ul>
<li>Over 10,000 &ldquo;criminal illegal aliens&rdquo; have been arrested in Minneapolis alone, with:
<ul>
<li>3,000 arrests in the past six weeks</li>
<li>70% tied to violent crimes</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>These arrests are attributed to DHS and ICE operations under the Trump administration.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Crimes Described
The arrests are said to include individuals accused of:
<ul>
<li>Murder</li>
<li>Rape</li>
<li>Child sexual offenses</li>
<li>Other violent felonies</li>
</ul>
This is the &ldquo;worst of the worst&rdquo; offenders and the arrests are a major public safety victory.
<hr>
3. Accusations Against Minnesota Leadership:
<ul>
<li>Minnesota Governor Tim Walz</li>
<li>Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey</li>
</ul>
of the following:
<ul>
<li>Failing to protect public safety</li>
<li>Undermining federal immigration enforcement</li>
<li>Encouraging hostility toward ICE</li>
<li>Obstructing law enforcement through public statements</li>
</ul>
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating both officials for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement, though it acknowledges:
<ul>
<li>The investigation is in early stages</li>
<li>No subpoenas or charges are confirmed</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Allegations of Massive Financial Fraud
<ul>
<li>At least $19 billion in fraud tied to Minneapolis alone</li>
<li>Federal investigators are conducting large‑scale financial investigations</li>
<li>Some funds went to&nbsp;terrorist organizations (e.g., Al‑Shabab)</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. This Federal Case also includes:
Ties to the Feeding Our Future organization:
<ul>
<li>Is a real federal investigation in Minnesota</li>
<li>Involves approximately $250 million in alleged pandemic-era food program fraud</li>
<li>Has resulted in charges against 70 individuals (between 2022&ndash;2024)</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Media Bias Argument
<ul>
<li>CBS and CNN are deliberately misleading the public</li>
<li>Journalists are accused of:
<ul>
<li>Lying about arrest numbers</li>
<li>Downplaying criminal activity</li>
<li>Framing DOJ actions as &ldquo;intimidation&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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DHS Arrests 10K Criminal Illegals in Minneapolis ALONE!

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1. Fraud and Political Accountability
Accusations that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison failed to act—and may have helped—during a massive fraud scandal involving the Feeding Our Future program.
The scandal involved $9 billion in taxpayer money across programs, including $250 million in Feeding Our Future alone.

2. Connection Between Ellison and Fraudsters
Senator Josh Hawley confronts Ellison in a Homeland Security hearing.
Claims Ellison:

Met with individuals tied to the fraud on Dec. 11, 2021.
Was asked to “get investigators off their backs.”
Allegedly agreed and offered assistance (based on recorded audio the text references).
Received $10,000 in campaign donations from these individuals nine days later.

3. Hawley’s Claims During the Hearing
Ellison “pledged” help to the accused individuals.
He is accused of:

Asking fraudsters to send names of investigators.
Offering to contact investigators to question the scrutiny.
Saying phrases like “Money is freedom,” according to transcripts cited.
Taking campaign donations from individuals who were later indicted.

4. Accusations of Misconduct and Cover‑Up
Hawley alleges Ellison:

Ignored whistleblower reports from 2018 and 2019 about fraud in the program.
Failed to act until after meeting with accused fraudsters.
Should be indicted and resign.

5. Alleged Destinations of Fraudulent Funds
According to testimony referenced:

Hundreds of millions allegedly went to:

Terrorist organizations
Transnational criminal networks
Drug trafficking operations
Child trafficking rings

6. Ellison’s Defense
Ellison denies:

Assisting the fraudsters.
Taking actions to obstruct investigations.
Doing anything improper regarding donations.
He dismisses Hawley’s characterizations as false and theatrical.

7. Scope of the Feeding Our Future Case
As of late last year (according to the text):

85 people charged
60 convictions
Most individuals involved were of Somali descent (as stated in the text).

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1. Fraud and Political Accountability
<ul>
<li>Accusations that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison failed to act&mdash;and may have helped&mdash;during a massive fraud scandal involving the Feeding Our Future program.</li>
<li>The scandal involved&nbsp;$9 billion in taxpayer money across programs, including $250 million in Feeding Our Future alone.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Connection Between Ellison and Fraudsters
<ul>
<li>Senator Josh Hawley confronts Ellison in a Homeland Security hearing.</li>
<li>Claims Ellison:
<ul>
<li>Met with individuals tied to the fraud on Dec. 11, 2021.</li>
<li>Was asked to &ldquo;get investigators off their backs.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Allegedly agreed and offered assistance (based on recorded audio the text references).</li>
<li>Received $10,000 in campaign donations from these individuals nine days later.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Hawley&rsquo;s Claims During the Hearing
<ul>
<li>Ellison &ldquo;pledged&rdquo; help to the accused individuals.</li>
<li>He is accused of:
<ul>
<li>Asking fraudsters to send names of investigators.</li>
<li>Offering to contact investigators to question the scrutiny.</li>
<li>Saying phrases like &ldquo;Money is freedom,&rdquo; according to transcripts cited.</li>
<li>Taking campaign donations from individuals who were later indicted.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Accusations of Misconduct and Cover‑Up
<ul>
<li>Hawley alleges Ellison:
<ul>
<li>Ignored whistleblower reports from 2018 and 2019 about fraud in the program.</li>
<li>Failed to act until after meeting with accused fraudsters.</li>
<li>Should be indicted and resign.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Alleged Destinations of Fraudulent Funds
<ul>
<li>According to testimony referenced:
<ul>
<li>Hundreds of millions allegedly went to:
<ul>
<li>Terrorist organizations</li>
<li>Transnational criminal networks</li>
<li>Drug trafficking operations</li>
<li>Child trafficking rings</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Ellison&rsquo;s Defense
<ul>
<li>Ellison denies:
<ul>
<li>Assisting the fraudsters.</li>
<li>Taking actions to obstruct investigations.</li>
<li>Doing anything improper regarding donations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>He dismisses Hawley&rsquo;s characterizations as false and theatrical.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
7. Scope of the Feeding Our Future Case
<ul>
<li>As of late last year (according to the text):
<ul>
<li>85 people charged</li>
<li>60 convictions</li>
<li>Most individuals involved were of Somali descent (as stated in the text).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Senate Hearing w MN AG Reveals New Details in Massive Fraud Scheme

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1. Large-Scale Individual Fraud Example
A Los Angeles contractor, Alexander Suker, is accused of stealing $23 million intended to feed and house homeless individuals.
Funds were allegedly used for luxury homes, cars, vacations, designer goods, and private schools, instead of homeless services.

2. Failure to Deliver Promised Services
Suker was contracted to provide three meals per day to up to 600 homeless people.
Inspections reportedly found only canned beans and ramen noodles, contradicting billing claims.
Prosecutors allege the use of fake vendors, falsified facilities, and false service records. 

3. Broader Pattern of Fraud in California
Federal authorities indicate at least 12 additional similar cases under investigation.
A U.S. Attorney stated that large sums were pushed out quickly with minimal vetting or checks and balances.

4. Comparison to Other State Scandals
Investigators and commentators compare California’s situation to Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future fraud, claiming California’s fraud may be larger in scale.
Independent investigator Nick Shirley claims billions of dollars may be involved statewide. 

5. Alleged Billions in Unaccounted Public Funds
$70 billion in taxpayer funds missing or unaccounted for
$24 billion spent on allegedly nonexistent homelessness programs
$18 billion on nonfunctional high-speed rail
$32 billion in stolen COVID relief funds
$2.5 billion lost to SNAP fraud

6. Political and Structural Implications
California leadership is accused of enabling fraud by prioritizing rapid spending over accountability.
Calls are made for whistleblower lawsuits as a tool to recover funds.
Critics argue that higher taxes are being proposed despite massive losses.

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1. Large-Scale Individual Fraud Example
<ul>
<li>A Los Angeles contractor, Alexander Suker, is accused of stealing $23 million intended to feed and house homeless individuals.</li>
<li>Funds were allegedly used for luxury homes, cars, vacations, designer goods, and private schools, instead of homeless services.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/California%E2%80%99s%20Homeless%20Crisis%20Was%20a%20Cash%20Cow%20for%20Fraudsters.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Failure to Deliver Promised Services
<ul>
<li>Suker was contracted to provide three meals per day to up to 600 homeless people.</li>
<li>Inspections reportedly found only canned beans and ramen noodles, contradicting billing claims.</li>
<li>Prosecutors allege the use of fake vendors, falsified facilities, and false service records. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/California%E2%80%99s%20Homeless%20Crisis%20Was%20a%20Cash%20Cow%20for%20Fraudsters.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Broader Pattern of Fraud in California
<ul>
<li>Federal authorities indicate at least 12 additional similar cases under investigation.</li>
<li>A U.S. Attorney stated that large sums were pushed out quickly with minimal vetting or checks and balances.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/California%E2%80%99s%20Homeless%20Crisis%20Was%20a%20Cash%20Cow%20for%20Fraudsters.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Comparison to Other State Scandals
<ul>
<li>Investigators and commentators compare California&rsquo;s situation to Minnesota&rsquo;s Feeding Our Future fraud, claiming California&rsquo;s fraud may be larger in scale.</li>
<li>Independent investigator Nick Shirley claims billions of dollars may be involved statewide. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/California%E2%80%99s%20Homeless%20Crisis%20Was%20a%20Cash%20Cow%20for%20Fraudsters.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Alleged Billions in Unaccounted Public Funds
<ul>
<li>$70 billion in taxpayer funds missing or unaccounted for</li>
<li>$24 billion spent on allegedly nonexistent homelessness programs</li>
<li>$18 billion on nonfunctional high-speed rail</li>
<li>$32 billion in stolen COVID relief funds</li>
<li>$2.5 billion lost to SNAP fraud<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/California%E2%80%99s%20Homeless%20Crisis%20Was%20a%20Cash%20Cow%20for%20Fraudsters.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Political and Structural Implications
<ul>
<li>California leadership is accused of enabling fraud by prioritizing rapid spending over accountability.</li>
<li>Calls are made for whistleblower lawsuits as a tool to recover funds.</li>
<li>Critics argue that higher taxes are being proposed despite massive losses.</li>
</ul>
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Now Playing: The Case of California's Disappearing Billions

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1. Iran & Middle East Policy
Trump warns Iran to “not be foolish” and to accept a new nuclear/missile deal.
He signals possible deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if negotiations fail.
References Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites six months earlier, framing it as a precedent for future action.
Iran insists negotiations be limited only to enrichment levels and rejects including missiles or regional proxy forces.
Netanyahu is meeting Trump at the White House, emphasizing U.S.–Israel alignment on Iran. 

2. U.S. Border & Immigration
Trump says the U.S. currently has the strongest border in U.S. history, stating “essentially no illegal crossings in 8 months.”
Says maritime drug interdictions reduced drug flow by 33% and saved 25,000 American lives. 
Argues his administration doesn’t receive enough credit due to “public relations problems.” 

3. Sanctuary Cities
Trump calls sanctuary cities “sanctuaries for criminals,” claiming they protect killers, drug lords, and gang members.
Says Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing hard to eliminate sanctuary cities, and Trump backs him “100%.”
Points to New York City spending billions on migrants as evidence of the cost of sanctuary policies.

4. Minnesota Fraud Investigation
Trump alleges $19 billion in fraud in Minnesota related to medical programs and other aid. 
Says Somali immigrants are responsible for significant fraud, including referencing a “fake congresswoman.”
States that recovering even 50% of nationwide fraud would “balance the budget without cuts.” 

5. Federal Reserve & Interest Rates
Trump says appointing Jerome Powell was a mistake and was influenced by his Treasury Secretary.
Argues interest rates should be the lowest in the world, lower than Switzerland’s.
Says lowering rates by two points would eliminate the U.S. deficit “on paper.”

6. Trade Policy
Trump says past presidents, including Ronald Reagan, were “bad on trade” and allowed Japan and Germany to gain U.S. market share.
Says the U.S. had deficits with almost every country before he arrived.
Emphasizes he is “real good on trade,” contrasting himself with previous administrations. 

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1. Iran &amp; Middle East Policy
<ul>
<li>Trump warns Iran to &ldquo;not be foolish&rdquo; and to accept a new nuclear/missile deal.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>He signals possible deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if negotiations fail.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>References Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. strikes on Iran&rsquo;s nuclear sites six months earlier, framing it as a precedent for future action.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Iran insists negotiations be limited only to enrichment levels and rejects including missiles or regional proxy forces.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Netanyahu is meeting Trump at the White House, emphasizing U.S.&ndash;Israel alignment on Iran. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. U.S. Border &amp; Immigration
<ul>
<li>Trump says the U.S. currently has the strongest border in U.S. history, stating &ldquo;essentially no illegal crossings in 8 months.&rdquo;<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says maritime drug interdictions reduced drug flow by 33% and saved 25,000 American lives. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Argues his administration doesn&rsquo;t receive enough credit due to &ldquo;public relations problems.&rdquo; <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
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3. Sanctuary Cities
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<li>Trump calls sanctuary cities &ldquo;sanctuaries for criminals,&rdquo; claiming they protect killers, drug lords, and gang members.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing hard to eliminate sanctuary cities, and Trump backs him &ldquo;100%.&rdquo;<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Points to New York City spending billions on migrants as evidence of the cost of sanctuary policies.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
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4. Minnesota Fraud Investigation
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<li>Trump alleges $19 billion in fraud in Minnesota related to medical programs and other aid. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says Somali immigrants are responsible for significant fraud, including referencing a &ldquo;fake congresswoman.&rdquo;<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>States that recovering even 50% of nationwide fraud would &ldquo;balance the budget without cuts.&rdquo; <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
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5. Federal Reserve &amp; Interest Rates
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<li>Trump says appointing Jerome Powell was a mistake and was influenced by his Treasury Secretary.</li>
<li>Argues interest rates should be the lowest in the world, lower than Switzerland&rsquo;s.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says lowering rates by two points would eliminate the U.S. deficit &ldquo;on paper.&rdquo;<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
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6. Trade Policy
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<li>Trump says past presidents, including Ronald Reagan, were &ldquo;bad on trade&rdquo; and allowed Japan and Germany to gain U.S. market share.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says the U.S. had deficits with almost every country before he arrived.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Emphasizes he is &ldquo;real good on trade,&rdquo; contrasting himself with previous administrations. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
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