Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is facing criticism for supporting a Somali organization accused of massive fraud involving federal COVID funding. Despite claiming to have worked closely with federal authorities to investigate the group, recently released audio suggests he took a meeting with them in 2021 and even accepted campaign donations from them. Ellison is now trying to explain his actions and downplay the significance of the meeting.
Key Points
Keith Ellison took a meeting with a Somali organization accused of massive fraud involving federal COVID funding.
Despite claiming to have worked closely with federal authorities to investigate the group, audio suggests he promised to help them during the meeting.
Ellison accepted campaign donations from members of the organization shortly after the meeting.
Ellison is now facing criticism and trying to explain his actions in an op-ed published in the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Cons
Keith Ellison's support for a fraudulent organization raises questions about his integrity and transparency.