The Trump administration has frozen child care funds to all states after allegations of fraud at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents. A Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson said states will have to provide more verification for the child care centers that receive funds from the Child Care and Development Fund. In addition, Minnesota will have to provide additional verification on top of the new requirements for centers that are suspected of fraud. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has accused President Donald Trump of weaponizing the allegations for political gains. Trump has targeted the Somali diaspora in the state.
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Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds. This follows allegations of widespread abuse. According to an email sent to recipients, Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth and Families has until January 9 to verify recipients after funds were frozen due to fraud schemes at day care centers. All 50 states must now provide additional verification before receiving more funds. Minnesota Democrats accuse the Trump administration of playing politics and hurting Minnesota families and children as a result.