Politics
GOP opponent criticizes Klobuchar's record on Minnesota fraud scandals
Republican Lisa Demuth targets Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Klobuchar over her past congressional record regarding state fraud schemes.
The short version
- Minnesota Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar faces criticism from Republican opponent Lisa Demuth over her past response to state social services fraud.
- A media review of over 1,000 press releases from Klobuchar's Senate office between 2022 and 2025 found no direct mentions of the Feeding Our Future scandal or related state programs.
- Klobuchar has centered anti-fraud measures in her campaign, pledging a comprehensive state audit on her first day in office if elected.
- Voters will weigh both candidates' records on oversight and state spending in the upcoming November election.
Key facts
- Amy Klobuchar is running as the Democratic candidate for Minnesota governor to succeed outgoing Governor Tim Walz.[Fox News]
- Minnesota Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth criticized Klobuchar for failing to hold congressional hearings, missing a recent fraud hearing, and staying quiet during state fraud inquiries.[Fox News]
- A Fox News Digital review of over 1,000 press releases from Klobuchar's Senate office between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2025, found no mentions of the Feeding Our Future scandal or terms relating to state social services fraud.[Fox News]
- Prosecutors estimate that broader social services fraud stemming from the initial $250 million Feeding Our Future case could exceed $9 billion.[Fox News]
- Klobuchar has launched campaign advertisements pledging to order a state audit to target waste, fraud, and abuse on her first day in office.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- Klobuchar's campaign had not provided a response to the criticisms regarding her past press release records and hearing attendance at the time of reporting.[Fox News]