Mr. Walz said a growing scandal over fraud in social services programs led him to abandon his run for a third term as governor of Minnesota.

The Minnesota governor has faced scrutiny and criticism over a series of fraud cases in the state's welfare programs.

MAGA personalities celebrate as Walz steps down amid controversy over welfare program fraud that has become a flashpoint for anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdrew from his re-election campaign as his state faces fraud investigation that officials speculate could exceed $1 billion in alleged COVID-era schemes.

Walz said that over the holidays he changed his mind about running again. He talked to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar ahead of his announcement, and she’s said to be seriously considering the race.

Dayton, who as a kid spent a lot of time outdoors, sometimes up north with his family on Lake Vermilion and sometimes bird hunting, was widely regarded by hunters and anglers as a politician who “got it.” And he followed through.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops re-election bid amid massive welfare fraud scandal that allegedly cost taxpayers over $1 billion in fraudulent payments.

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Walz declined to take questions from reporters but in five minutes of remarks affirmed that he was “concerned about fraud in our state government.”

The failed veep candidate has come under national scrutiny over his handling of alleged Medicaid and day care fraud in Minnesota, with losses that could reach into the multi-billions.