Taxpayer-funded childcare fraud, exposed in Minnesota, now spreads to Washington State with 539 Somali-run centers lacking addresses—potentially draining millions from American families.
Minnesota Fraud Scandal Sets Stage
Independent journalist Nick Shirley investigated Somali-run daycare centers in Minnesota. His reporting showed a facility claiming to serve 102 children appeared empty. Staff slammed the door when confronted.
Shirley released a full 42-minute video documenting the probe. He stated his team uncovered over $110 million in potential fraud in one day. This exposed deep issues in taxpayer-funded welfare programs under prior leftist oversight.
They are fraud-maxxing this exploit
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 29, 2025
Washington State Red Flags Emerge
Internet researcher Kristen Mag analyzed Washington’s state government database. She found 539 childcare centers listing Somali as their primary language. Most lack a physical street address. Mag shared a video scrolling through the database, highlighting empty address fields.
These centers participate in the Early Achievers ratings program, required for state subsidies and grants. Fraud risks undermine funding meant for American families.
Elon Musk Sounds Alarm on Exploitation
Tech leader Elon Musk reacted to Mag’s findings on X, writing, “They are fraud-maxxing this exploit.” His comment spotlights how loose oversight enables abuse of public funds. Washington lists 5,046 total centers in the program, with Somali-language ones exceeding 10%. They cluster in Seattle-Tacoma and Western Washington. President Trump’s DOGE initiatives target such waste to restore fiscal sanity.
Broader Implications for Taxpayers
This pattern echoes Minnesota’s scandal, signaling nationwide vulnerabilities in welfare programs. Tax dollars flow to unverified centers without basic verifications, such as addresses. Mag noted she cannot confirm the fraudulent claims but suspects many are exploiting grants.
Trump’s administration has protected over $40 billion in benefits from illegal aliens since February. Conservative priorities demand accountability, prioritizing citizens over unchecked spending.
Previous Minnesota reports detailed similar operations gaming the system. Washington’s concentration raises questions about immigration-driven fraud. With Trump back in office, expectations rise for federal probes and reforms. Ending subsidies for unaccountable providers aligns with promises to secure borders and cut waste. American families deserve protection from globalist fiscal mismanagement.
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