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Tim Walz subpoenaed by GOP-led House committee in $250 million COVID fraud investigation


Minnesota Governor and Democratic nominee for the vice presidency, Tim Walz, is facing scrutiny in connection to the Feeding Our Future fraud scandal. The scandal involves the diversion of $250 million in federal funds intended to feed low-income children during the COVID-19 pandemic by a Minnesota-based nonprofit. Walz has been subpoenaed by the Republican-led House Education and the Workforce Committee to answer questions about his involvement or knowledge of the nonprofit’s administration.

Despite repeatedly denying any involvement in the scandal, accusations have been made against Walz and his administration for not taking adequate action to investigate the nonprofit. In response to the allegations, Walz implemented a plan to increase oversight and prevent future fraud in the state’s education department. Following a report by Minnesota’s Office of the Legislative Auditor, Republicans in the state further criticized Walz for not holding his staff accountable.

Feeding Our Future, the nonprofit at the center of the scandal, was founded in 2017 with the goal of feeding hungry children in the Twin Cities. The organization received substantial federal funding before dissolving in 2022. Its founder and numerous others were charged with using the funds for personal enrichment, leading to one defendant pleading guilty to bribery during the trial. Walz’s administration has until September 18 to provide the documents requested by the committee.

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