Fact Check: Did DOJ Begin Investigating Minnesota Fraud Only Months Ago and Charge 98 People?

Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.


Claimant: Pam Bondi


Claim: The Justice Department has been investigating Minnesota fraud for months and has charged 98 individuals.


Rating: MISLEADING


Explanation: While the total number of charged defendants is accurate when combining multiple cases, the core Feeding Our Future investigation began in 2021. Most charges were filed before President Trump took office, making the timeline described misleading.


View Full Fact Check


Date: 01/10/2026


 


Do you appreciate our work? Please consider one of the following ways to sustain us.

MBFC Ad-Free

or

MBFC Donation

Last Updated on January 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

Found this insightful? Please consider sharing on your Social Media: