# ‘$9B poorer’: Minnesota is angry over welfare fraud, Senate candidate warns

https://mins.news/en/video/19830

- Fox News, 2026-08-12 07:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Oc8t27PAYA

> Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya says residents are angry over widespread welfare fraud in the state. Speaking on Fox News, she assesses Democratic infighting surrounding the issue. Tafoya warns that Minnesota could be “$9 billion poorer” as the controversy continues to fuel concern. The segment focuses on welfare fraud, government spending, taxpayers and accusations of political corruption involving Democrats.

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