{"id":2336685,"date":"2024-09-04T14:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T18:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walz-subpoenaed-by-house-gop-over-handling-of-covid-fraud-scheme-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T14:52:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T18:52:36","slug":"walz-subpoenaed-by-house-gop-over-handling-of-covid-fraud-scheme-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walz-subpoenaed-by-house-gop-over-handling-of-covid-fraud-scheme-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Walz subpoenaed by House GOP over handling of COVID fraud scheme &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwalz-subpoenaed-by-house-gop-over-handling-of-covid-fraud-scheme-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2336685&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>### Summary \u200bon Tim \u2064Walz and Political Developments<\/p>\n<p>#### \u200d1. Jeff Walz&#8217;s Political Stance<\/p>\n<p>Jeff Walz, brother of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, recently addressed his \u2063comments regarding a potential endorsement of Donald Trump.\u200b Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inexpensive-off-label-drug-may-offer-relief-from-acute-migraine-doctors\/\" title=\"Inexpensive Off-Label Drug May Offer Relief From Acute Migraine: Doctors\">initially expressing interest<\/a>, Jeff Walz has decided to distance himself from political endorsements and stated that he does not support his brother&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-spike-in-florida-coronavirus-cases-despite-no-mask-mandate\/\" title=\"No Spike in Florida Coronavirus Cases Despite No Mask Mandate\">views<\/a>. He emphasized his desire to remain uninvolved in political\u2063 matters moving forward. This\u200c reflects an ongoing divergence between the two\u2064 Walzes, especially\u200b as Tim Walz is an active Democratic governor.<\/p>\n[Source 1](https:\/\/www.newsnationnow.com\/politics\/2024-election\/jeff-walz-walks-back-comments-opposes-tim-walz-views\/)<\/p>\n<p>#### 2. Subpoena for Tim Walz Over COVID-19 Fraud<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d House Education and Workforce Committee has issued a subpoena to Governor Tim Walz, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/energy-secretary-granholms-4-junkets-in-5-months-to-puerto-rico-sparks-gop-demands-for-justification\/\" title=\"Energy Secretary Granholm\u2019s 4 Junkets in 5 Months to Puerto Rico Sparks GOP Demands for Justification\">demanding documents related<\/a> to the Minnesota government&#8217;s handling of a significant fraud scheme that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation primarily focuses on the nonprofit organization Feeding Our\u2064 Future, which allegedly misused more than $250 million in\u200b federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yes-biden-is-hiding-his-plan-to-rig-the-2022-midterm-elections\/\" title=\"Yes, Biden Is Hiding His Plan To Rig The 2022 Midterm Elections\">child nutrition<\/a> funds. The committee argues that the Minnesota Department of Education&#8217;s response has been insufficient, raising concerns over potential involvement or awareness \u200cof government officials in the fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Chairwoman\u2062 Virginia\u2064 Foxx has stated that it is crucial to rectify the lack of transparency regarding the administration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-extends-eviction-moratorium-while-sitting-on-federal-funds-intended-to-cover-peoples-rent\/\" title=\"California Extends Eviction Moratorium While Sitting On Federal Funds Intended To Cover People\u2019s Rent\">federal funds intended<\/a> \u2063for child nutrition. In 2022, numerous individuals connected to Feeding Our Future faced charges for \u200cdefrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture, leading to several convictions. This situation has brought increased scrutiny \u2062on Gov. Walz and his administration\u2019s oversight efforts during the pandemic.<\/p>\n[Source 2](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/republican-house-panel-subpoenas-gov-180140937.html)  <\/p>\n[Source 3](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/politics\/comments\/1f8y32a\/chair_foxx_subpoenas_walzs_minnesota_department\/)  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Tim Walz subpoenaed by House education committee over handling of COVID-19 fraud scheme<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1744994\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-education-and-the-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>House Education and the Workforce Committee<\/a> subpoenaed Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-walz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Tim Walz<\/a> (D-MN) on Wednesday for documents related to how the Minnesota government handled an alleged fraud scheme by a nonprofit group during the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>coronavirus<\/a> pandemic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The subpoena argues that information provided by the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minnesota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Minnesota<\/a> Department of Education regarding its oversight of the federal child nutrition programs was &ldquo;insufficient&rdquo; in addressing the committee&rsquo;s concerns over how people from the nonprofit Feeding Our Future were able to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture and misuse more than $250 million in funds.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As the chief executive and the highest ranking official in the state of Minnesota, you are<br \/>responsible for the MDE and its administration of&rdquo; the federal child nutrition program, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) wrote in a <a href=\"https:\/\/edworkforce.house.gov\/uploadedfiles\/9.4.24_feeding_our_future_subpoenas.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>letter<\/a> to Walz. &ldquo;Statements in the press by you and your representatives indicate that you and other executive officers were involved, or had knowledge of, MDE&rsquo;s administration of the FCNP and responsibilities and actions regarding the massive fraud.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Committee must now compel the production of responsive documents that will show the extent of the actions taken by you and your administration relating to MDE&rsquo;s administration of the FCNP and the extent of your responsibilities and actions addressing the massive fraud that resulted in the abuse of taxpayer dollars intended for hungry children,&rdquo; Foxx continued.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, 70 people associated with Feeding Our Future were charged with defrauding the USDA and spending millions in funds intended for children on luxury cars, real estate, and other purchases. Since then, five people have been convicted of fraud, and dozens still await trial for charges including federal programs bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering.<\/p>\n<p>Walz must provide documents relating to communications with state agencies including the Department of Education by Sept. 18. Subpoenas were also issued to the USDA and its Office of Inspector General, per the committee.<\/p>\n<p>The letter marks the latest step House GOP-led committees have taken to investigate Walz since Vice President Kamala Harris selected the Minnesota governor as her running mate in the 2024 election, though the congressional investigation into misuse of funds dates back to 2022.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The House Oversight Committee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3123997\/house-oversight-opens-investigation-tim-walz-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>launched an investigation<\/a> in mid-August into Walz&rsquo;s long-standing history with China, with GOP lawmakers arguing his extensive time in the communist nation may have influenced his foreign policy stances or whether he would be reluctant to confront Chinese aggression as vice president.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reached out to a Walz spokesperson for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1744994\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1744994\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tim Walz has been subpoenaed by the House Education and Workforce Committee for documents concerning the Minnesota government&#8217;s response to an alleged fraud scheme involving a nonprofit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee claims that the information from the Minnesota Department of Education regarding its oversight of federal child nutrition programs was &#8220;insufficient&#8221; to address concerns about how individuals from Feeding Our Future managed to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture and misuse over $250 million in funds. Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) stated in her letter to Walz that, as Minnesota&#8217;s chief executive, he is accountable for the Department of Education&#8217;s administration of these federal programs. She noted that statements made by him and his representatives suggest involvement or awareness regarding MDE\u2019s handling of these programs amid significant fraud allegations. Foxx emphasized that it is necessary for Walz to provide documents detailing his administration&#8217;s actions related to this issue, which involved taxpayer dollars meant for children in need.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, 70 individuals linked with Feeding Our Future were charged with defrauding USDA funds intended for children, spending millions on luxury items instead. So far, five have been convicted while many others face charges including bribery and money laundering. Walz is required to submit relevant communications with state agencies like the Department of Education by September 18th. Subpoenas have also been issued to USDA and its Office of Inspector General as part of this investigation.<\/p>\n<p>This subpoena represents a continuation of inquiries led by House GOP committees into Walz since Vice President Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate for the 2024 election; however, investigations into fund misuse began back in 2022. Additionally, in mid-August, the House Oversight Committee initiated an investigation into Walz\u2019s extensive history with China amid concerns about potential influences on his foreign policy views if he were elected vice president. The Washington Examiner has sought comments from a spokesperson representing Walz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2336686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tim_Walz_North_Carolina_mn22.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[40093,32455,7836,27318,32076],"class_list":["post-2336685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-covid-fraud","tag-house-gop","tag-subpoena","tag-walz","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tim_Walz_North_Carolina_mn22.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2336685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2336685"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2336685\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2336686"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2336685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2336685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2336685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}