House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on Venezuela Operation and Minnesota Fraud Scandal

U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela

• 🇺🇸 The operation in Venezuela is described as an extradition and law enforcement proceeding to capture an indicted individual responsible for killing Americans and committing crimes.
• 🎯 This action is framed as targeting an illegitimate ruler who stole an election, distinguishing it from a military move against an adversary.
• 🗣️ Democrats are criticized for their opposition, attributed to 'Trump derangement syndrome', and are urged to stand with the American people and prioritize safety and security.
• 🤝 The Trump administration is credited for its willingness to make the call and for taking action against a leader working with adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia.

Minnesota Fraud Scandal

• 💰 A significant waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, amounting to billions, is highlighted in Minnesota.
• 🔍 The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families has 80 open investigations into Somali daycare centers, with a history of fraud dating back to 2017-2018.
• 📈 The 'Feeding Our Future' pandemic scam is identified as the largest in the country, with a high percentage of indicted and convicted individuals from the Somali community.
• 🏠 Fraud extends beyond childcare services to include housing fraud and nearly 8,000 loans totaling $400 million related to fraudsters.
• ⚖️ Congressional hearings are scheduled to address the fraud, with state lawmakers who have been sounding the alarm being called to testify, alongside Governor Walls and Attorney General Keith Ellison.