Summary
The U.S. Treasury Department started an investigation into claims that Minnesota tax funds were wrongly sent to the terrorist group al-Shabab. This investigation was directed by President Donald Trump and aims to check that public money is not used to support terrorism. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the investigation and promised quick action.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Treasury Department is looking into allegations about Minnesota tax money going to al-Shabab.
- President Trump directed this investigation.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the investigation on a social media platform.
- The focus is on events that allegedly happened during the Biden administration.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, was in office at the time of the alleged incidents.
- The Treasury Department plans to share more details as the investigation goes on.
- The investigation is meant to make sure taxpayer money does not aid terrorism.
