Rep. Gill Exposes Somali Fraud Scandal in Oversight Committee

January 7, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC — Congressman Brandon Gill exposed widespread Somali fraud facilitated by Minnesota’s Democrat Governor Tim Walz in today’s hearing in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. From autism centers to daycares to welfare programs, the hearing highlighted the extent of the scandal of Somali organizations funneling American funds overseas. “Americans have been cheated and robbed by the fraudulent Somali charities and schools sending our money to fund Al Shabaab terrorists,” said Rep. Gill. “Accountability is coming for Tim Walz and for every lawmaker who knew about and covered up this mass foreign fraud. Clearly, protecting their Democrat voter base mattered more than protecting taxpayers. I applaud Chairman Comer for holding this important hearing.” Rep. Gill interrogated the Democrat witness on the waste, fraud, and abuse of welfare programs by Somali immigrants, and heard firsthand accounts of the scale of Tim Walz’s coverup from the whistleblowers. Watch the full clip of Rep. Gill blasting the corruption here. Image Watch the full House Oversight Committee hearing. Background Independent journalist Nick Shirley videos raised national awareness about the scandal in Minnesota. Evidence of widespread abuse has existed in Minnesota for over ten years, and Governor Walz has turned a blind eye for the entirety of his governorship. President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) will continue to lead efforts to identify and prosecute fraud. Many of the facilities visited by Nick Shirley are currently under investigation by the DOJ. ###