Biden-Era Judge Sabotages Fraud Probe, Saddles American Taxpayers With $80 Million Tab

A Biden-appointed federal judge delivered a devastating blow to efforts to root out welfare fraud, effectively shielding Minnesota’s sanctuary-style resistance to federal oversight while forcing American taxpayers to pick up an $80 million tab.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins is aggressively pursuing greater oversight of state-administered programs. The Trump administration cited widespread concerns about fraud and improper payments, particularly in Democratic-led sanctuary states, like Minnesota, that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.