Minnesota’s leftist Democratic Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan erupted against President Trump, launching a broadside that sounded more like a social media influencer’s meltdown than the words of a sitting state executive. After Trump scorched Minnesota’s Somali community over allegations of massive welfare fraud and ties to terrorism, Flanagan posted on Instagram to sneer: “You know, this vile, racist stream of consciousness from a President ‘Old Man Yells At Cloud,’ you’re disgusting.”  She filmed herself cruising down Lake Street — the heart of the local Somali community — praising it as “beautiful,” “the fabric of our state,” and promising to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with immigrants “no matter what.” On November 21, Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Minnesota, under Governor Waltz, is a hub of fraudulent money laundering activity. I am, as President of the United States, hereby terminating, effective immediately, the Temporary Protected Status (TPS Program) for Somalis in Minnesota. Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of Dollars are missing. Send them back to where they came from. It’s OVER!” For Flanagan, Trump’s blunt warning about fraud and exploitation was “vile” simply because it offends progressive sensibilities. Yet what Trump highlighted has been meticulously documented. During Governor Tim Walz’s tenure, billions in taxpayer funds have vanished into fake nonprofits and shell companies, much of it allegedly tied to Somali-run operations that have misused Medicaid and housing aid. Confidential law enforcement sources have confirmed that some of the stolen money has made its way to Al-Shabaab, the al-Qaeda-linked terror group destabilizing East Africa. As one independent contractor investigating the scandal put it, “The largest funder of Al-Shabaab is the Minnesota taxpayer.” Instead of reckoning with that shocking reality or demanding accountability for the theft and possible terrorism financing under her own administration, Flanagan turned her indignation on Trump. It’s a deflection pattern that’s become her political brand. Flanagan’s outrage over Trump also fits neatly with her history of progressive posturing. In 2023, Flanagan boasted about signing Minnesota’s “Trans Refuge Bill” and other radical measures as proof her state championed “love” and “freedom.” After a transgender-identifying shooter tore through a Minneapolis Catholic school earlier this year, Flanagan was reminded that she once wore a “Protect Trans Kids” shirt featuring a dagger graphic. Flanagan was absolutely shredded online with comments like these: Their blood is on your hands. You gave this death cult sanctuary. Culpable. It’s on your watch with your encouragement. You cannot escape responsibility for this no matter what platitudes you post. You own this. “terrifying act of violence.” So carefully sterilized, as if it were just some random person attacking other random people. No mention of “hate”–one of your favorite words for every act of humanity you don’t like, even though we already know it was entirely about hate. Hate that people such as yourself–in a position of leadership for an entire state of Americans–have ENCOURAGED. Flanagan’s fury isn’t about defending Minnesota’s integrity; it’s about defending a narrative. Faced with evidence of shocking corruption and chaos under her party’s watch, she found it easier to lash out at Trump than confront the rot at home.

Actress Halle Berry is not pleased with California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. The 59-year-old Academy Award winner tore into Newsom while speaking at The New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday, saying she had “zero f**** left to give” at this stage of life and would therefore speak candidly about her opinion. Berry, who founded the menopause care company Respin Health, was upset that Newsom vetoed a bill focused on menopause and accused the governor of failing women of a certain age. “Back in my great state of California, my very own governor, Gavin Newsom, has vetoed our menopause bill, not one, but two years in a row,” the “Monster’s Ball” star told the crowd. “But that’s okay, because he’s not going to be governor forever, and with the way he has overlooked women, half the population, by devaluing us in midlife, he probably should not be our next president either. Just saying.” “In 2025 there is a lot to still be talked about and discovered and uncovered, especially if you are a woman who is navigating midlife and thoughtfully considering your longevity, because in 2025, I, Halle Berry, and women of my age are simply devalued in this country,” she said at another point in her speech. 50% off DailyWire+ annual memberships will not return for another year, so don’t miss this deal! Join now at DailyWire.com/cyberweek. “Our culture thinks that at 59 years old, I am past my prime, and that women my age start to become invisible in Hollywood, in the workplace, on social media. Women are pressured to stay forever 35. We’re complimented if we seem to be aging backwards or defying gravity, as if that’s even possible, and if we somehow manage to look younger than our years, it’s suggested that’s the gold standard that our worth should be measured by.” The Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act that Berry was referring to is a bipartisan bill aimed to boost research, grants, and education for menopause. It would authorize $275 million over five years to increase menopause education for both medical professionals and the public.

On the heels of an alleged Somali-connected billion-dollar welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota, Democrat Gov. Tim Walz (MN) just unleashed one of the most insane 20-week paid family and medical leave programs in the nation, which is apparently open to “undocumented” workers, too. The program allows workers to take up to 20 weeks of paid leave each year for various reasons, and it generally guarantees that their job will be protected upon their return. It’s also largely paid for by employers, through what’s effectively a payroll tax. The state-run program, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, is generating tremendous criticism, especially in light of the recent Somali-tied fraud scandal that allegedly culminated in billions of stolen tax dollars, some of which were allegedly funneled to Al-Shabaab terrorists, according to City Journal. Critics note that the fraud occurred under Walz’s nose and view this coming program as fertile ground for fraudsters. “Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Law, which allows up to 20 weeks of leave and paid benefits, will take effect starting Jan. 1, 2026,” FOX 9 reported this week. “You can take paid leave to care for yourself during serious health conditions, like surgery, injury, a chronic condition, pregnancy, and childbirth, and other health needs certified by your provider.” “For family leave, it covers bonding with a child through birth, adoption, or foster placement, caring for a family member with a serious health issue, supporting a military family member called for active duty, or responding to a safety issue, including domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, for you or a family member,” the post said. “The law will provide up to 20 weeks of paid leave per year for eligible employees, including 12 weeks of personal medical leave and 12 weeks of family leave, both capped at 20 weeks total,” FOX 9 added. Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Law, which allows up to 20 weeks of leave and paid benefits, will take effect starting Jan. 1, 2026. You can take paid leave to care for yourself during serious health conditions, like surgery, injury, a chronic condition, pregnancy,… pic.twitter.com/w5BPl2ZCVC — FOX 9 (@FOX9) December 2, 2025 Republican Minnesota Rep. Walter Hudson said the program will destroy small businesses, and noted that it’s wildly broad. “We’re one month out from destroying small business in Minnesota, unleashing a fresh wave of fraud where 30 people can claim time off to ‘take care’ of the same random person they have ‘affinity’ with,” he wrote. We’re one month out from destroying small business in Minnesota, unleashing a fresh wave of fraud where 30 people can claim time off to “take care” of the same random person they have “affinity” with. https://t.co/hJt28l217A — Walter Hudson (@WalterHudson) December 3, 2025 Notably, the program also seems to include illegal immigrants, since immigration status is not a requirement. A website for the state expressly states that “Undocumented workers, youth workers, and new workers are also covered.” Defense attorney William Shipley emphasized the burden for small businesses. “The details of this program are so stupid it makes me laugh until I hurt. Up to 20 weeks off a year — PAID,” he wrote on X. “The employee is paid by the State, BUT it is funded by a new premium paid by Employers based on their overall payroll.” “So BUSINESSES in Minn. now have a new payroll expense them must fund — it’s a payroll tax,” Shipley said. Employees in Minnesota could also pay a portion of the program, depending on the employer. When small businesses lose employees for potentially five months or so in one single year, the employee “MUST be given their job back when they return, regardless if they had to be replaced by a new hire to do the job in their absence,” Shipley said. There are apparently exceptions to this, according to the state’s website, but they are not clarified. The details of this program are so stupid it makes me laugh until I hurt. Up to 20 weeks off a year — PAID. The employee is paid by the State, BUT it is funded by a new premium paid by Employers based on their overall payroll. So BUSINESSES in Minn. now have a new payroll… https://t.co/abrV0JkGXX — Shipwreckedcrew (@shipwreckedcrew) December 3, 2025 When Walz was asked about the program being open to fraud, especially given recent circumstances, the Democrat suggested the question was “disrespectful” to Minnesotans. Tim Walz says it’s “disrespectful” to assume that the new Medical and Family Leave program will be targeted by scammers in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/fOPGDu5vGX — Libby Emmons (@libbyemmons) December 3, 2025 Related: Trump Admin Sends ICE To Minneapolis To Nab Hundreds Of Somali Illegal Immigrants

At Kent State University in Ohio, an a cappella group that claims to oppose discrimination reportedly enforced a policy that barred white students from even auditioning for certain solos — then moved to discipline a member who dared question it. Emails obtained by Campus Reform showed that Vocal Intensity A Cappella limited solos in one song strictly to “people of color,” arguing that allowing white students to audition would amount to “cultural appropriation.” The rule didn’t sit well with Mark Phillips, a three-year member and the group’s beatboxer, who asked the group’s executive board how that policy squared with Kent State’s own ban on racial discrimination. Phillips wrote that while he respected concerns about authenticity, “Art, music, and culture are meant to be shared and celebrated, not gatekept,” and that the strongest performance should win. For raising that question, the board accused Phillips of violating the university’s anti-discrimination policy — the very policy meant to prevent the kind of race-based exclusion he was objecting to. The board placed him on probation and ordered him to appear before the entire group in a disciplinary hearing where he would “plead his case” and potentially face permanent removal. The board doubled down in follow-up correspondence, reiterating that the solos would remain restricted to black students unless reversed by a vote. The planned hearing involved closed-door proceedings, time-limited speeches, and even guidelines for immediate expulsion should the group choose removal. If kept, Phillips would have been placed on months-long probation. 50% off DailyWire+ annual memberships will not return for another year, so don’t miss this deal! Join now at DailyWire.com/cyberweek. That structure stands in stark contrast to Kent State’s written rules, which explicitly forbid racial discrimination and retaliation against students who challenge it. The university’s policy states, “This policy prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, age, and protected military or veteran status. Retaliation for reporting or participating in the complaint process is also prohibited.” It also clashes with Ohio’s recently enacted Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, which bars race-based advantages in public universities. Phillips ultimately resigned and called the disciplinary process a “performative ambush” aimed at punishing him for opposing discrimination. In his resignation letter, he wrote, “Denying opportunities based on skin color is discrimination by definition.” Speaking to Campus Reform, Phillips said, “What I really want is for people to bring common sense back and stop pretending that people of color are oppressed in this country. I want people to realize that we are meant to celebrate what we have in common instead of dividing and fighting over our differences.” The Daily Wire reached out to Kent State for comment.

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