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Tim Walz: “I supported [the Office of Inspector General bill] publicly.”

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EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Gov. Tim Walz on fraud, accountability and next steps

Published October 21, 2025 | Video Starts at 06:59

And some House members have said you were not a big champion of that idea. That is not true. That is not true. I have spoken. I supported [the Office of Inspector General bill] publicly. I said I was there. There are folks that are publicly saying they wish they would have it and behind the scenes voted against it. (06:59–07:01)

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