President Donald Trump ignited a political firestorm after posting what he described as bombshell footage alleging Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally met with individuals later linked to large-scale fraud schemes — and accepted campaign donations connected to those circles.
In the video shared by President Trump, Ellison is shown attending meetings and events involving Somali community figures who, according to court records and ongoing investigations, have been tied to massive taxpayer-funded fraud cases in Minnesota. Trump argued the footage raises serious questions about corruption, political favoritism, and a complete breakdown of accountability under Democrat leadership in the state.
“This goes right to the top,” Trump said in his post, accusing Minnesota Democrats of turning a blind eye to fraud while hardworking Americans foot the bill. The president framed the revelations as further evidence that entrenched political elites protect their allies while ignoring crimes that drain public resources.
Minnesota has been rocked in recent years by multiple fraud scandals involving federal and state programs, including child nutrition, daycare, and welfare-related funding — some totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Critics say prosecutions have been slow and selective, with top officials escaping scrutiny while lower-level actors take the fall.
