Donalds Joins House Oversight Committee: Addresses Rampant Somali Fraud in Minnesota Social Services Programs

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for a hearing entitled, “ Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I ." State and federal officials that sounded the alarm-on and investigated Somali fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs were invited to testify under oath before the assembled committee membership. Witnesses included The Honorable Kristin Robbins, Minnesota House of Representatives; The Honorable Walter Hudson, Minnesota House of Representatives; The Honorable Marion Rarick, Minnesota House of Representatives; and Brendan Ballou, former special counsel at the Department of Justice. This was the first hearing into rampant Somali fraud in Minnesota. Additionally, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have been invited to testify before the committee on February 10, 2026. Watch the Congressman's full remarks here . ###