House Democrats Chew Up Hearing Time Dismissing Somali Fraud Evidence Staring Them In The Face

House Democrats spent an entire hearing on Wednesday outright dismissing the fraud committed by Somalis in Minnesota, despite there being witnesses providing evidence relating to the cases.

The House Oversight Committee held the hearing to address the fraud that has gained national media attention, particularly after federal prosecutors have charged over 90 defendants with stealing over $9 billion from federal social service programs. Instead of addressing the scandal, many congressional Democrats spent time accusing President Donald Trump of fraud and avoided asking the witnesses with knowledge any questions.

Democratic California Rep. Robert Garcia dedicated his opening statement to criticizing Trump’s so-called fraud.

“ continues, of course, to pardon fraudsters and connected folks that have donated immenseamounts of money to his campaign,” Garcia said. “Now, this hurts not just Democratic families, but Republican families.It’s innocent kids, regardless of political party, who need child care. We are in an affordability crisis, and the majority is not going after the real fraud that’s being committed to the American public. While Donald Trump attacks these states, the Wall Street Journal on Monday reported a massive Mississippi scandal.Mississippi, of course, isn’t on Trump’s list.We don’t have witnesses from Mississippi here today.” 

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Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch attempted to distract from the Minnesota fraud by ranting about Trump adding his name to the Kennedy Center. He spent four minutes talking about former President John F. Kennedy’s legacy.