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EXPOSED: Mike Lee Reveals Who REALLY Pays for Somali Fraud - 'It is Not the Rich People Who Suffer'

Gary FranchiFebruary 5, 2026256 views
EXPOSED: Mike Lee Reveals Who REALLY Pays for Somali Fraud - 'It is Not the Rich People Who Suffer'
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Senator Mike Lee just dropped a truth bomb that should have every hardworking American seeing red. During a brutal Senate hearing Wednesday, the Utah Republican exposed the devastating reality of who's really getting crushed by the massive Somali fraud scheme that's been bleeding Minnesota taxpayers dry for years.

"It is not the rich people who suffer," Lee declared, painting a stark picture of how this multibillion-dollar scam is hammering everyday Americans while the elite class walks away unscathed. The senator made it crystal clear that working families - not wealthy elites - are footing the massive bill for fraudulent child-care facilities and bogus "learning" centers that have been gaming the system.

But here's the kicker: Lee warned that what we're seeing is just the beginning. "This is, if anything, the tip of a tip of the iceberg," he stated, suggesting the scope of this fraud could be far worse than anyone imagined.

The hearing delivered explosive testimony from journalist David Hoch, who didn't mince words about the complicity of Minnesota Democrats. When Lee asked if the Minnesota government enabled the Somali fraud, Hoch's response was devastating: "Yes." The exchange, captured by RNC Research, revealed exactly how Tim Walz and his Democratic cronies turned a blind eye to rampant fraud that "robbed Minnesotans of billions."

"You don't put a hornet's nest in your child's bedroom and expect that it won't cause problems," Lee warned, using a powerful analogy that perfectly captures the insanity of Minnesota's failed policies.

This is what happens when Democrats prioritize political correctness over protecting taxpayers. While wealthy liberals virtue signal from their gated communities, it's working-class Americans who get stuck with the bill when these schemes inevitably collapse.

The timing couldn't be more perfect. With President Trump back in the White House and his administration's laser focus on rooting out fraud and waste, cases like this Minnesota disaster show exactly why America voted for change. Patriots are tired of watching their tax dollars get flushed down the drain while politicians look the other way.

How many more "tips of icebergs" are lurking in Democrat-run states across America? And when will working Americans finally get justice for this systematic looting of their communities?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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SmallBizOwner_TXVerified45 minutes ago
I've seen this firsthand in my community. Middle class families are struggling with inflation and higher taxes while billions get wasted on fraud that could have been prevented with proper oversight.
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FreedomFighter88Verifiedjust now
Thank God for Mike Lee! This is exactly why we need more senators willing to ask the tough questions.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Finally someone with the backbone to tell the truth! Sen. Lee is absolutely right - it's the working families who get stuck with the bill while the wealthy just move their money around.
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TaxpayerTedVerifiedjust now
Exactly right. The elites created this mess and we're the ones paying for it.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
Does anyone know if there's going to be actual accountability for the agencies that let this happen? We need more than just exposing the problem - we need consequences.
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GovWatchdogVerifiedjust now
Good question. From what I've read, there's supposed to be some kind of investigation but who knows if anything will actually come of it.