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Pungent fraud and starving children are not something coming from Trump and his administration; instead, it is the result of massive stealing and the ripping-off of children, mothers, and families in need by political gangsters. The hypocrisy of difference is manifest by the  Democrats as they ignore Minnesota's Somali fraud while accusing Trump of starving kids!

So why the Democrat negligence?  Billions meant for vulnerable kids vanished into scams, mocking the welfare state's intent.

This mindset stems from a shift in Democrat ideology. Old-school New Deal liberalism, focused on uplifting all Americans, has morphed into an identitarian creed. Government programs aren't about universal aid; they're tools for "social justice," redistributing based on oppression hierarchies.

In this view, funds flowing to marginalized groups, even if misused, serve a higher purpose: A secular tithe assuaging liberal guilt. The fraud? Just an unfortunate byproduct, not a deal-breaker. The real villains are "bigoted" critics who notice and demand reform, threatening the narrative of immigrants as inherent victims of America's "stolen land."

For years, a massive scandal has unfolded in Minnesota, where Somali-linked networks have allegedly siphoned billions of taxpayer dollars from childcare and food assistance initiatives. Yet, Democrats have largely dismissed it with a shrug, not giving a ‘arts ass’ on the failing of families. But it was painted as a minor glitch in an otherwise noble system.

Now, as Trump freezes funds to these very programs amid fresh allegations, the same voices are decrying him for "starving children." This selective outrage reveals not just political opportunism but a deeper ideological rot that prioritizes identity politics over fiscal accountability.

The Minnesota Somali fraud scandal is no small affair; it's one of the largest thefts of public funds in U.S. history. Rooted in programs like Feeding Our Future and state childcare subsidies, it involves dozens of individuals, mostly of Somali descent, charged with defrauding the government. Estimates suggest losses exceeding $250 million from a single initiative, with total theft potentially rivaling Somalia's GDP. According to reports, this stolen money represents about half of the $18 billion in federal funds allocated to Minnesota's services since 2018.

The schemes are brazen: Fake nonprofits, ghost enrollments, and shell companies that funneled cash overseas or into luxury purchases.

Just last week, independent journalist Nick Shirley dropped a bombshell 42-minute documentary on YouTube, exposing the scandal's absurd depths. Shirley's team visited supposed daycare centers licensed for hundreds of children but found them eerily empty. One standout moment: At the "Quality Learing Center" (note the glaring misspelling), a woman barricaded the door, yelling "Don't open up, ICE!" despite Shirley clarifying he was just a reporter. The video claims they uncovered over $110 million in fraud in a single day. Vice President JD Vance hailed it on X as more impactful than recent Pulitzer winners, urging accountability for "corrupt politicians and fraudsters."

Enter Trump's intervention. On December 30, his administration halted childcare funds to Minnesota amid new fraud claims, aiming to plug the leaks. Predictably, Democrats erupted. "Trump is starving children!" they cry, painting him as heartless. But this ignores the elephant in the room: Those funds were being stolen. By freezing them, Trump isn't depriving kids; he's preventing further theft. Democrats' pivot exposes their priorities: Shield the system from scrutiny, even if it means enabling graft, over safeguarding taxpayer dollars.

Final Word: The fraudsters are playing their old tricks. Steal from the poor and weak, blind, and blame the police officer as heartless and racist.

OBTW - Happy New Year!