Karoline Leavitt: “Somalian migrants in Minnesota have defrauded nearly $1…”

“This disastrous approach has drained our welfare program, driven up the cost of housing, suppressed wages and and jeopardize the safety of law abiding American citizens. In fact, according to a new bombshell report from the New York Times, Somalian migrants in Minnesota have defrauded nearly $1 billion in taxpayer funded benefits. Under Democrat Governor Waltz's leadership, President Trump is putting an end to this dangerous America last approach. His position is rooted in common sense.” (05:59–06:07)

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