"Former vice presidential contender and current aw-shucks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced this week that he won't run for a third term, dogged by a scandal over child care funds that may or may not be going to fraudsters. It's a politically driven mess that not coincidentally focuses on a Black immigrant community, tying the real problem of scammers stealing government funds to the growing MAGA frenzy around an imaginary version of America that thrives on whiteness and Christianity."
"As we edge closer to the 2028 presidential election, Republicans and Democrats alike will probably come at Gavin Newsom with critiques of the state's handling of COVID-19 funds, unemployment insurance and community college financial aid to name a few of the honeypots that have been successfully swiped by thieves during his tenure. In fact, President Trump said as much on his social media barf-fest this week."
Tim Walz announced he will not run for a third term amid a scandal alleging child care funds may have gone to fraudsters. The controversy centers on a Black immigrant community while critics tie fraud to broader MAGA rhetoric about whiteness and Christianity. Fraud affecting COVID-era programs and state benefits is widespread beyond Minnesota, with California losing billions in recent years. Critics from both parties are positioning to use past program vulnerabilities against Governor Gavin Newsom. High-profile figures including Donald Trump, pundits, and politicians are publicizing investigations and tip lines to pursue alleged corruption and fraud.
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