Rep. Emmer to Newsmax: Prosecute Walz If He Knew About Fraud

Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told Newsmax on Monday that Gov. Tim Walz and senior members of his administration should be prosecuted if whistleblower claims that they were warned about widespread fraud in Minnesota are proven true.

Appearing on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Emmer said the allegations go far beyond mismanagement and rise to the level of criminal conduct if state leaders knowingly allowed billions of dollars in taxpayer funds to be stolen.

“If Tim Walz knew — if these whistleblowers are confirmed that they’re real and that what they’re saying can be documented — he should be prosecuted,” Emmer said.

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