Minnesota Is Just the Beginning. California and New York Are ‘Next’
Makena Kelly, Leah Feiger
created: Jan. 15, 2026, 6:22 p.m. | updated: Jan. 20, 2026, 10:57 a.m.
“The fraud is so blatant and widespread that it’s a good place to start, but it’s only the beginning.
The White House declined to comment, referring WIRED to the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A DHS spokesperson did not address the possibility of increased ICE presence in either California or New York as a result of alleged fraud investigations when reached for comment.
The California and New York governors’ offices did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
He also posted, “California, under Governor Gavin Newscum, is more corrupt than Minnesota, if that’s possible???
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