Fact Check: Did Tim Walz Give $8 Billion to a Somali Company to Investigate Fraud?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hired a Somali company for $8 billion to investigate fraud.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The claim originated as satire and is entirely false. There is no evidence that Minnesota awarded an $8 billion contract to a Somali company for fraud investigations.

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Date: 01/01/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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