A former White House official ignited a firestorm Friday night, alleging a massive welfare fraud scheme potentially reaching unprecedented levels within the United States. Stephen Miller, speaking on a national news program, warned of a “full-throated” federal investigation into the alleged abuse.
The focus of the investigation centers on the Somali immigrant community in Minnesota, where Miller claims an astonishing 90% of households with children are enrolled in federal welfare programs. He suggested the actual figure could be even higher, citing underreporting in official government records.
Miller didn’t mince words, asserting that the scale of the alleged fraud “eclipses anybody’s worst nightmare” and could ultimately become “the greatest financial fraud scandal in American history.” He painted a picture of systemic abuse, deeply embedded within the community.
The core of the problem, according to Miller, lies within what he termed the “Refugee Industrial Complex.” This system, he explained, involves billions of dollars in grants awarded to non-governmental organizations tasked with resettling refugees in American communities.
These organizations, Miller alleged, actively seek out vulnerable areas – often rural towns and traditional midwestern communities – with the intention of fundamentally altering their demographics. They profit handsomely from the influx of refugees, becoming some of the wealthiest nonprofits globally.
Their mission, he continued, extends beyond mere resettlement. These groups are tasked with securing citizenship for refugees and ensuring their immediate enrollment in every available welfare program, all at the expense of American taxpayers.
Miller credited a previous administration with halting widespread refugee resettlement, with a notable exception made for persecuted Afrikaners from South Africa. He emphasized the importance of acknowledging this action and its potential impact on curbing the alleged fraud.
The allegations come amidst a broader debate regarding immigration policy and the financial burden placed on social safety nets. The unfolding federal investigation promises to reveal the full extent of the claims and potentially reshape the conversation surrounding refugee resettlement in the United States.
