Biggs vs. Tim Walz

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is making waves on social media with sharp criticism of Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), accusing him of overseeing what Biggs calls "shady schemes" involving stolen taxpayer money.

The controversy focuses on fraud allegations in Minnesota's child care assistance programs, which help low-income families pay for daycare and early education.

Biggs, who represents Arizona's 5th Congressional District, posted on social media, claiming that people in Minnesota's Somali community stole over $100 million from American taxpayers. He also pointed out that Minnesota doesn't require voter ID, suggesting the state has lax oversight.

When Governor Walz posted that "Minnesotans have no tolerance for fraud," Biggs responded by calling him a hypocrite. Some officials are now calling for Walz to be prosecuted... READ MORE

Senator Ruben Gallego: Trump’s reckless tariffs jacked up grocery prices. Now some of those tariffs are gone and prices still aren’t coming down. That’s not an accident. It’s price gouging. I’m pressing the FTC to hold Big Grocery accountable and put families first.

Representative Andy Biggs: In year one, President Trump and his Administration have worked to: Secure the border Lower energy costs Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse The list goes on and on. We finally have a President who puts Americans first. Thank you President @realDonaldTrump!

Representative Paul Gosar: Young American college graduates are getting a raw deal. That is why it is past time for Congress to pass my legislation, H.R. 2315, the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act, and finally shut the OPT program down.

Representative Eli Crane: It’s a shame so many weak republicans abandoned DOGE. Hadn’t even reached the tip of the iceberg.

Representative David Schweikert: Throughout the year, my staff was honored to join local leaders for ribbon cuttings across the district. We are grateful to every entrepreneur, employee, and community partner who helped bring these projects to life.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: Putting America First means prioritizing American companies for defense contracts. That’s why Congressman Hamadeh has joined  @RepMillsPress in introducing the Securing American Firms & Expertise in Services Act.

Representative Greg Stanton: If China believes escalating military exercises will deter U.S. support for Taiwan, it’s misreading both our resolve and the growing strength of the U.S.-Taiwan economic and security partnership.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: The GEO Group is one of two private prison giants making billions off the Trump regime’s mass deportation machine. Now they want the Supreme Court to protect them from accountability as they abuse human beings with our taxpayer dollars. The corruption is truly astounding.

Did Tim Walz Allow Massive Fraud? Andy Biggs Thinks So— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—

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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres