A massive taxpayer fraud scheme orchestrated by Somali-run daycare centers in Minneapolis has been draining American tax dollars since at least 2015, according to damning video evidence now coming to light as authorities finally move to shut down the operations.
The fraudulent childcare facilities, which exist largely on paper or operate with a fraction of the children they claim to serve, have bilked federal and state subsidy programs out of millions of dollars meant to help working American families afford quality childcare.
A Decade of Deception
Investigators have uncovered a sophisticated network of fake and exaggerated enrollment records, shell companies, and coordinated schemes designed to maximize payouts from government assistance programs. The fraud reportedly involves claiming reimbursements for children who never attended the facilities or billing for full-time care when children appeared only briefly.
"This is exactly what happens when you have open borders policies combined with zero accountability for taxpayer-funded programs. Hardworking Americans have been footed the bill for nearly ten years while bureaucrats looked the other way."
The Minneapolis Somali community, which grew rapidly following refugee resettlement programs expanded during the Obama administration, has seen several high-profile fraud cases in recent years. Critics argue that lax oversight and political correctness prevented authorities from properly investigating suspicious activity for fear of being labeled discriminatory.
Biden Administration's Failure to Act
Perhaps most troubling is the timeline of inaction. Despite evidence suggesting the fraud dates back to at least 2015, meaningful enforcement action stalled during the four years of the Biden administration. Federal agencies tasked with protecting taxpayer dollars appeared more focused on diversity initiatives than rooting out obvious criminal enterprises.
Now, under President Trump's renewed commitment to government accountability and protecting American taxpayers, authorities are finally cracking down on these operations. The current administration has made clear that fraud — regardless of who commits it — will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The Bigger Picture
This scandal represents more than just stolen money. It exposes the fundamental failures of unchecked immigration combined with an expansive welfare state that lacks proper safeguards. When benefits flow freely without verification, bad actors will inevitably exploit the system.
Conservative lawmakers have long warned that the combination of mass refugee resettlement and generous social programs creates opportunities for exactly this type of abuse. The Minneapolis daycare fraud serves as a textbook example of those warnings coming true.
As the investigation continues, Americans deserve answers about how much money was stolen, who enabled the fraud through negligence or willful blindness, and what systemic reforms will prevent similar schemes in the future.
The Trump administration has signaled that this crackdown is just the beginning of a broader effort to restore integrity to government programs and ensure that taxpayer dollars serve American citizens — not criminal enterprises exploiting a broken system.