{"id":2518963,"date":"2025-12-08T20:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T01:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beyond-the-pale-ilhan-omar-says-somalis-are-the-actual-victims-of-the-massive-somali-fraud-scandal\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T20:29:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T01:29:27","slug":"beyond-the-pale-ilhan-omar-says-somalis-are-the-actual-victims-of-the-massive-somali-fraud-scandal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beyond-the-pale-ilhan-omar-says-somalis-are-the-actual-victims-of-the-massive-somali-fraud-scandal\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Pale: Ilhan Omar Says Somalis Are the Actual Victims of the Massive Somali Fraud Scandal"},"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\">34<\/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%2Fbeyond-the-pale-ilhan-omar-says-somalis-are-the-actual-victims-of-the-massive-somali-fraud-scandal%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=2518963&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>The article discusses Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar&#8217;s response to a large fraud case uncovered in Minnesota involving over $1 billion in fraudulent payments, primarily committed by individuals of Somali descent in her district. When questioned on CBS&#8217;s &#8220;Face the Nation,&#8221; Omar portrayed members of the Somali community as victims of the scandal, emphasizing that they are also taxpayers affected by the fraud. However, critics argue that her defense lacks evidence and misdirects the issue, highlighting that <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >key perpetrators exploited pandemic-related programs<\/a> like &#8220;Feeding Our Future&#8221; to fraudulently claim <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-officials-say-10-of-states-unemployment-payments-linked-to-fraud\/\" title=\"Calif. officials say 10% of ...\u2019s unemployment payments linked to ...\">federal funds<\/a> meant for feeding children. The article points out that SNAP benefits have also been subject to widespread fraud nationwide, prompting the USDA to require all recipients to reapply. Minnesota&#8217;s Somali community, which contributes significant income and taxes to the state, is criticized for involvement in these schemes. Ultimately,the article asserts that contrary to Omar&#8217;s claims,the real victims of the fraud are American taxpayers at large.  <\/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\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?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<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar tried to play the victim when questioned Sunday about the massive fraud perpetrated by those of Somali descent in her state and district, but her argument rings hollow.<\/p>\n<p>CBS News &ldquo;Face the Nation&rdquo; host Margaret Brennan introduced the subject, noting that the Justice Department uncovered and prosecuted more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fact-check-no-tim-walz-not-put-somali-fraudsters-jail-way-claims-fact-blamed-fraud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$1 billion<\/a> in fraudulent payments, mostly going to those from the Somali community in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Of the 87 people charged, all but eight are of Somali descent, and that has added to the spotlight being put specifically on your community,&rdquo; Brennan said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Why do you think this fraud was allowed to get so widespread?&rdquo; the host asked.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I want to say, you know, this also has an impact on Somalis, because we are also taxpayers in Minnesota,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/minnesota-rep-ilhan-omar-attempts-paint-alleged-perpetrators-1000000000-fraud-scheme-victims\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar<\/a> replied.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We also could have benefited from the program and the money that was stolen. And so it&rsquo;s been really frustrating for people to not acknowledge the fact that we&rsquo;re also &mdash; as Minnesotans, as taxpayers &mdash; really upset and angry about the fraud that has occurred,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IlhanMN?\">@IlhanMN<\/a> says Somalis in Minnesota are actually the victims of the massive fraud scandal in which 91% of the perpetrators are of Somali descent: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been really frustrating!&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T5ODvFjYe1\">pic.twitter.com\/T5ODvFjYe1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/1997698086366577008?\">December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Talk about misdirection. She offered no evidence that people of the Somali community went wanting because tax dollars were being paid out to fake programs like Feeding Our Future, founded by Aimee Bock and administered by her chief accomplice, restaurant owner Salim Said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Aimee Bock and Salim Said took advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic to carry out a massive fraud scheme that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-nonprofit-leader-convicted-in-covid-19-fraud-scheme\/\" title=\"Minnesota nonprofit leader convicted in COVID-19 ... scheme\">stole money meant<\/a> to feed children,&rdquo; Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa Kirkpatrick said in a March <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-mn\/pr\/federal-jury-finds-feeding-our-future-mastermind-and-co-defendant-guilty-250-million\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The defendants falsely claimed to have served 91 million meals, for which they fraudulently received nearly $250 million in federal funds. That money did not go to feed kids. Instead, it was used to fund their lavish lifestyles. Today&rsquo;s verdict sends a message to the community that fraud against the government will not be tolerated,&rdquo; she added.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qpJFEHFDmS8?si=oOEXaBPKQpLfBC2O\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Did these children go hungry because of the fraud? Unlikely. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, for one, were increased during COVID.<\/p>\n<p>Apparently, that program is currently rife with theft, too.<\/p>\n<p>Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/snap-fraud-trump-admin-requiring-recipients-re-apply-costs-skyrocket-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> last month that she plans to have all SNAP recipients reapply due to the fraud that has been uncovered.<\/p>\n<p>Using data received from 29 states, mostly red at that point, the USDA determined 186,000 dead people were receiving SNAP benefits, and another half a million are getting two checks.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Can you imagine when we get our hands on the blue state data, what we&rsquo;re going to find?&rdquo; she told Newsmax host Rob Schmitt at the time.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NEW: Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins says every SNAP recipient will be forced to reapply and prove they &ldquo;can&rsquo;t survive without it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Fundamentally rebuild this program, have everyone reapply, make sure that everyone on SNAP can&rsquo;t survive without it.&rdquo;<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/chU2WRrXBl\">pic.twitter.com\/chU2WRrXBl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bennyjohnson\/status\/1989353717968359825?\">November 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Given how Feeding Our Future was negligently overseen in Minnesota, who knows how much SNAP fraud likely exists in the state, including among the Somali community?<\/p>\n<p>At least some of them appear to specialize in ripping off taxpayers.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota&rsquo;s approximately 80,000 Somalis generate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/minnesota-rep-ilhan-omar-attempts-paint-alleged-perpetrators-1000000000-fraud-scheme-victims\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$500 million in income<\/a> annually and pay an estimated $67 million in state and local taxes.<\/p>\n<p>The fraud uncovered so far exceeds $1 billion, with much more likely to follow as investigations continue.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to Omar&rsquo;s claim, those of Somali descent are not the victims, but rather the American taxpayer writ large.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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