President Donald Trump told guests at his New Year’s Eve celebration that billions of dollars were stolen through fraud, pledging to recover the money and expand investigations nationwide.
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President Donald Trump used remarks at his New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday night to spotlight what he described as massive fraud involving Somali-linked schemes in Minnesota and other states, vowing that his administration will fully investigate and recover the funds.
Appearing before guests in a black tuxedo as the celebration began, Trump said the scope of the alleged fraud is staggering.
“Can you imagine? They stole $18 billion,” Trump said. “It was a giant scam. Other than that, we’re going to have a great New Year.”
Trump told attendees that his administration intends to recover the money and pursue those responsible.
“We’re going to get to the bottom of all of it,” he said. “We’re going to get that money back. It’s all coming back.”
Trump added that the problem extends beyond Minnesota, saying other states face similar issues.
“That’s just what we’re learning about,” he said. “And California is worse, Illinois is worse and, sadly, New York is worse, a lot of other places. So we’re going to get to the bottom of all of it.”
The president indicated that addressing the alleged fraud would be a central focus moving forward, framing it as part of a broader effort to restore accountability.
“I view that as a reason for a good year,” Trump said. “Because we’re going to get to the bottom of it.”
Trump also addressed the issue separately on social media, where he reiterated claims that a significant portion of Minnesota fraud was tied to individuals who entered the United States illegally from Somalia. In that post, Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and renewed calls for deportations related to fraud cases.
“Much of the Minnesota Fraud, up to 90%, is caused by people that came into our Country, illegally, from Somalia,” Trump wrote, accusing those involved of exploiting U.S. systems and vowing that enforcement actions would follow.
The comments came as Trump welcomed the new year at his Florida residence, where he also told guests that his broader New Year’s resolution was world peace, while making clear that investigations into alleged fraud would remain a priority for his administration.
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