ST.PAUL, Minn. — Through a spokesperson, Governor Tim Walz called a Congressional committee report that called for him to be investigated for complicity with fraud was “nothing more than a joke.” The 100-page report, released over the weekend by a Trump-controlled committee, was seriously flawed, said Teddy Tschann, the Walz spokesperson:
“This committee has proven time and time again to be nothing more than a joke. They continue to rehash CoVid-era fraud to distract from endless wars, gas prices, ICE, and the president’s insider trading.”
Trump’s vice president, JD Vance, glommed on the report to encourage that Walz be investigated, along with Keith Ellison. Minnesota’s attorney general. Said Tschann:
“Governor Walz is glad to see fraudsters are going to prison. If the committee is concerned about corruption, they should investigate why President Trump continues to let fraudsters out of prison.”
Swearing allegiance to truth. Walz and Ellison, both Democrats, were summoned before the Republican-controlled U.S. House Oversight Committee about fake claims for federal reimbursements from private entities in Minnesota. The hearing was in March. Now, 3-1/2 months later, the committee issued its recommendations.
Walz repeatedly has noted that several changes have been made over the last few years to address fraud. These include anew state Office of Inspector General, which has independent power to investigate fraud.
Earlier: Ellison on Vance charges: “A political stunt”