“Politicians like it because they get power. Welfare cheats like it because they get rich,” Vance wrote. “But it’s a zero sum game, and they’re stealing both money and political power from Minnesotans.”
"Independent journalist Nick Shirley released a 42-minute video showing multiple Minnesota childcare centers appearing completely inactive, including one that received millions in taxpayer funds despite no visible children or operations.
"The footage focuses on the Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, where the sign misspells “learning” as “learing.” Licensed for up to 99 children, the facility showed no activity during a weekday visit, yet it collected approximately $4 million in state Child Care Assistance Program funds over recent years, with $1.9 million in 2025 alone. When approached, a woman shouted “Don’t open up. It’s ICE,” assuming the visitors were immigration agents.
"Shirley’s investigation uncovered over $110 million in potential fraud across several sites in one day, describing it as the tip of the iceberg. He visited other centers tied to similar funding, finding locked doors, no staff, and no children present.
"This exposure comes amid Minnesota’s massive welfare fraud scandal, where federal prosecutors estimate over $1 billion stolen from social service programs, much linked to the Twin Cities Somali community. The infamous Feeding Our Future case alone involved $250 million diverted from child nutrition funds, with some money allegedly reaching terror groups like Al-Shabaab. Dozens have been convicted, and investigations continue into autism services, housing, and childcare programs.
"High-profile figures quickly reacted. Vice President JD Vance called it a microcosm of immigration fraud, stating politicians gain power while cheats get rich, stealing from citizens."
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