Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump has directed his administration to restore accountability in Minnesota as federal investigators examine widespread welfare fraud that he said diverted taxpayer dollars away from vulnerable Americans and into the hands of fraudsters, including non-citizens.
Bessent said the Trump administration is focused on ensuring federal funds are used for their intended purposes and not misused through fraud schemes that undermine public trust and national security.
“President Trump is committed to restoring accountability, to put Minnesota back on the right track under President Trump’s leadership, the entire administration is focused on delivering results for the American people,” Bessent said.