Minneapolis Daycares Under Scrutiny: What's Really Going On?

Federal agents are currently looking into childcare centers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This investigation started after a video from a right-wing YouTuber went viral. The video claimed that some Somali-run daycares were taking public money without actually providing childcare services.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Involvement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that immigration agents are actively investigating these claims. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned on X that they are conducting a large-scale investigation into childcare fraud in the area.

Context and Background

This investigation is happening in a state with the largest Somali population in the U.S. President Donald Trump has recently increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota. He has also made public statements against Somali immigrants, suggesting they should leave the country.

State Officials' Response

State officials have responded to the allegations made in the video. They said that the daycares featured in the video are regularly inspected. However, they also acknowledged the concerns raised about possible fraud.

CBS News Investigation

CBS News conducted its own investigation and found no evidence of fraud. Most of the daycares mentioned in the video had active licenses and were recently inspected by state regulators. Two of the daycares have already shut down.

FBI's Involvement

FBI Director Kash Patel mentioned that the FBI is aware of the social media reports and has been investigating fraud in Minnesota since the pandemic. He believes this is just the beginning of a larger issue and that the investigation is ongoing.

In a related case, a federal jury convicted the head of a now-defunct organization called Feeding our Future. The organization was involved in a $250 million fraud of pandemic aid, which is considered the largest-ever fraud of its kind.

Minneapolis and Trump's Crackdown

Minneapolis is just one of the cities targeted in Trump's recent crackdown on immigration and crime. Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, has criticized Trump's approach. Walz said that while he welcomes support in investigating and prosecuting crime, he believes that indiscriminately targeting immigrants is not a real solution.