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Gov. Tim Walz faces backlash over claim of credit for federal fraud raids in Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces backlash after claiming credit for federal fraud raids in Minneapolis, prompting a rebuke from FBI Director Kash Patel who questioned his involvement. Patel turned the tables on Walz, saying 'Come again?' in response to the governor's claim.
Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz faced immediate backlash after falsely claiming credit for federal fraud raids in Minneapolis, prompting a sharp rebuke from FBI Director Kash Patel who asked 'Come again?' in response to the claim. The move highlights growing tensions between Minnesota's governor and federal law enforcement agencies. Patel's comments underscored the issue of misinformation about local law enforcement actions by state officials. The viral tweet sparked a heated exchange between Walz and Patel on social media.
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