Summary
President Donald Trump accused Somali immigrants in Minnesota of being involved in a large welfare fraud case. He mentioned Representative Ilhan Omar in his criticisms. The Trump administration plans to review the status of Somali Americans convicted of fraud and has announced measures affecting child care funding in Minnesota.
Key Facts
- President Trump accused Somali immigrants of involvement in a fraud scandal in Minnesota.
- He criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar in a social media post.
- The accusation involves immigrants who allegedly entered the U.S. illegally.
- The administration plans to examine the citizenship status of Somali Americans convicted of fraud.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed this review is ongoing.
- The administration announced a freeze on child care funding in Minnesota.
- An audit of certain day care centers in Minnesota is planned due to fraud concerns.
