Staff Reports
Minnesota’s esteemed leaders, once again, showcase their remarkable ability to pander rather than protect. The state’s Democratic Lt. Governor, Peggy Flanagan, donned a hijab during a visit to a Somali market, a move that screams nothing more than cheap political theater. Instead of addressing critical issues, like the staggering fraud linked to the Somali community, Flanagan opts to play dress-up in a blatant attempt to curry favor with the very group embroiled in controversy.
President Trump rightly proposed the end of “Temporary Protected Status” for the Somalis in Minnesota, amidst allegations of rampant welfare fraud. The revelations are jaw-dropping. Billions swindled from American taxpayers, with whispers that some ill-gotten gains found their way to Al-Shabaab, a violent terrorist outfit. But rather than deal with this massive breach of trust, Minnesota’s leaders choose to ignore it, wrapping themselves in the cloak of political correctness.
Virtue Signaling Sham: Lt. Gov. Flanagan Dons Hijab to Pivot From Somali Fraud Billions.
🎪The circus clowns are back.
‼️As Minnesota’sSomali fraud ring siphons off BILLIONS in taxpayer cash, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan shows up at a Somali market in a
hijab—to reflect solidarity… pic.twitter.com/o3anQ0G2k4— Tosca Austen (@ToscaAusten) December 26, 2025
The state’s Democratic administration, led by Governor Tim Walz, not only bungled the situation but turned a blind eye to a monumental crisis. Whistleblowers who’ve sounded the alarm about the fraud are met with retaliation, not gratitude. It’s a shameful reflection of how far they’ll go to protect their cozy political alliances instead of standing up for the law-abiding citizens who put them in office.
In the face of all this, Flanagan’s message to the community remains staunchly supportive. It’s as if she believes that ignoring the fraud will somehow make it disappear. Her words assuring the Somali community that they have the state’s unwavering support ring hollow, given the circumstances. If anything, her act of solidarity shows a shocking disconnect from the real grievances of taxpayers and law enforcement striving to root out illegal activities.
This tale of hijabs and hypocrisy begs the question: When will Minnesota’s leaders start prioritizing American interests over pandering to their chosen voter base? The citizens of Minnesota deserve leaders who address real issues, not performative gestures meant to dodge accountability.
