Vice President J.D. Vance refers allegations against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, AG Keith Ellison

Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday announced that he has referred allegations involving Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Justice Department's fraud division for a criminal investigation over alleged state-level fraud in Minnesota. The referral was made after the state of Minnesota filed lawsuits against major companies, including Walmart and ExxonMobil, alleging they conspired with former Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton's administration to conceal environmental pollution costs. Vance's office received several tips from citizens about potential wrongdoing by Walz's administration, prompting the referral.