Gov. Walz, Minnesota AG Will Give Sworn Testimony About Fraud to Oversight Committee

Congressmen will question both leaders in a public session focusing on ‘rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars,’ the committee says, estimated at $9 billion.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the state capitol building in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 5, 2026. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

Two top Minnesota officials have confirmed they will testify publicly about their state’s alleged fraud scandals next month, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, announced Jan. 30.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison will give statements under oath at the committee’s hearing entitled, “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II.”