Corrupt Gov. Tim Walz Drops Out 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race Amid Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal

Corrupt Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has abandoned his bid for a third term after a massive welfare and COVID-era fraud scandal exploded on his watch—one that federal prosecutors say could ultimately reach $9 billion, making it one of the largest fraud schemes in U.S. history. Tim Walz was almost Vice President of the United States. Now he’s dropping out of the Governor’s race in Minnesota in disgrace.

All because a 23-year-old kid with a camera and a thirst for justice exposed billions of his fraud.

We need an indictment.

More than 90 people have been charged, with stolen taxpayer funds allegedly used for luxury cars, real estate, jewelry, overseas travel, and possibly funneled abroad, including to Islamic terrorist networks. Despite Walz’s claims of accountability, the scandal intensified amid mounting scrutiny from Republicans, public pressure from Donald Trump, and a federal freeze on child-care funding to the state. Facing investigations, a possible congressional hearing, and growing bipartisan criticism, Walz chose to step aside rather than face voters—leaving behind a legacy defined not by “good governance,” but by staggering fraud, administrative failure, and unanswered questions about how it was allowed to happen.

And so we bid adieu or whatever they say in Somali to Traitor Tim https://t.co/TWKzJyUzyH

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 5, 2026

Tim Walz was almost Vice President of the United States.

Now he’s dropping out of the Governor’s race in Minnesota in disgrace.

All because a 23-year-old kid with a camera and a thirst for justice exposed billions of his fraud.

May @nickshirleyy’s work create 1,000 more Nick… pic.twitter.com/D2wSxlqKdo

— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) January 5, 2026

Tim Walz
Fraud fallout forces Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to abandon Minnesota re-election bid
Governor launched third-term bid in September but faced barrage from Trump and Republicans over scandal involving luxury purchases

By Paul Steinhauser, Andrew Mark Miller Fox News, January 5, 2026:

Walz refusing to show up in Minnesota fraud hearing would be an ‘admission’ of guilt, Comer says
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., joins ‘The Sunday Briefing’ to discuss an invitation for Gov. Tim Walz to testify before lawmakers on alleged fraud in Minnesota.

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota announced on Monday that he’s dropping his bid for a third term as governor amid stinging criticism of the unsuccessful 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee’s handling of his state’s massive welfare assistance fraud scandal.

“The political gamesmanship we’re seeing from Republicans is only making that fight harder to win,” Walz charged in a statement.

“But as I reflected on this moment with my family and my team over the holidays, I came to the conclusion that I can’t give a political campaign my all,” the governor added. “Every minute I spend defending my own political interests would be a minute I can’t spend defending the people of Minnesota against the criminals who prey on our generosity and the cynics who prey on our differences.”

“So I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work,” the governor announced.

Walz launched his bid for a third four-year term as Minnesota governor in September, but in recent weeks has been facing a barrage of incoming political fire from President Donald Trump and Republicans, and some Democrats, over the large-scale theft in a state that has long prided itself on good governance.

More than 90 people — most from Minnesota’s large Somali community — have been charged since 2022 in what has been described as the nation’s largest COVID-era scheme. How much money has been stolen through alleged money laundering operations involving fraudulent meal and housing programs, daycare centers, and Medicaid services is still being tabulated. But the U.S. attorney in Minnesota said the scope of the fraud could exceed $1 billion and rise to as high as $9 billion.

Prosecutors said that some of the dozens that have already pleaded guilty in the case used the money to buy luxury cars, real estate, jewelry and international vacations, with some of the funds also sent overseas and potentially into the hands of Islamic terrorists.

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