During his New Year’s Eve gathering at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump announced the discovery of over $18 billion in fraudulent activity attributed to so-called “Somalian” entities. He emphasized that Minnesota has been a significant epicenter for this alleged fraud, though he noted widespread occurrences across the country.
Trump listed California, Illinois, and New York as states where the fraudulent activity is particularly severe. The president vowed that authorities would take steps to recover the stolen funds and prosecute those responsible for the scheme.