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🚨 BREAKING: Sen. Josh Hawley just pushed for a CRIMINAL INDICTMENT against Minnesota AG Keith El...

By Eric Daugherty
Posted February 12, 2026

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Eric Daugherty is a conservative commentator and content creator on X (formerly Twitter) known for posting viral clips of Republican politicians confronting Democrats. His style is highly partisan, dramatic, and supportive of MAGA figures like Sen. Josh Hawley, often amplifying anti-establishment narratives. Credibility is limited as he selectively edits videos to favor conservative viewpoints without neutral fact-checking.

What's This About?

The post features a heated Senate hearing clip where Sen. Josh Hawley accuses Minnesota AG Keith Ellison of aiding fraudsters in a massive $9 billion welfare scam involving fake child nutrition programs during the COVID-19 pandemic[1][2][4]. Hawley claims Ellison met with indicted individuals from Feeding Our Future, offered to intervene with investigators, and received $10,000 in campaign donations shortly after, demanding his indictment and resignation[2][3]. Ellison denies the allegations, calling them mischaracterizations, and notes his office aided prosecutions; the exchange escalated into shouting amid broader scrutiny of Minnesota officials like Gov. Tim Walz[1][3].

πŸ”₯Why It's Trending

The clip went viral due to its dramatic confrontation style, resonating with conservative audiences amid ongoing Minnesota fraud investigations tied to federal funds and immigrant communities[1][4]. Timing aligns with recent Senate hearings chaired by Hawley exposing billions in taxpayer fraud and foreign influences like CCP-linked money[1][2]. Political polarization amplifies shares as it portrays Democratic officials as corrupt enablers.

πŸ’‘Fun Facts

  • 1The fraud scheme allegedly stole up to $9 billion via fake daycares, food programs, and clinics, mostly linked to Minnesota's Somali community[1][4].
  • 2Hawley chairs the Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee on Disaster Management, using it to probe state-level fraud[1].
  • 3Ellison received $10,000 in donations 9 days after a 54-minute meeting with later-indicted individuals[2].
  • 4Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz canceled re-election plans amid the scandal[1].
  • 5The hearing also covered foreign backing for anti-ICE protests nationwide[1][4].

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