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US Senators Criticise Soros‑Funded Witness at Heated Minnesota Somali Fraud Hearing
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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During a contentious hearing on alleged Somali fraud in Minnesota, U.S. senators sharply rebuked a witness identified as receiving funding from George Soros.
Washington officials convened a Senate hearing in Minnesota to examine accusations of fraud targeting the Somali community. The session turned confrontational when senators questioned a witness whose research or testimony was reportedly financed by philanthropist George Soros.
Lawmakers expressed frustration, demanding clear answers and accusing the witness of bias linked to external funding. The witness attempted to respond, but the exchange grew increasingly heated, with several senators repeatedly urging him to "answer the question."
The hearing underscores growing political scrutiny of foreign‑funded advocacy groups in U.S. domestic matters, especially those involving minority communities. No further details on the alleged fraud or any legal outcomes were disclosed at the time of reporting.
Lawmakers expressed frustration, demanding clear answers and accusing the witness of bias linked to external funding. The witness attempted to respond, but the exchange grew increasingly heated, with several senators repeatedly urging him to "answer the question."
The hearing underscores growing political scrutiny of foreign‑funded advocacy groups in U.S. domestic matters, especially those involving minority communities. No further details on the alleged fraud or any legal outcomes were disclosed at the time of reporting.