A fiery exchange on Capitol Hill is drawing national attention after Nancy Mace confronted Tim Walz over what she called one of the most shocking fraud scandals in American history.
During the hearing, Mace called out Walz for the immense fraud uncovered in Minnesota.
“You have presided over one of the worst government fraud scandals in American history,” Mace said. “This was money intended to feed hungry children… and you both allowed billions in these American taxpayer dollars to be pillaged and plundered.”
Mace pointed to the failure of Minnesota’s leadership in allowing funds meant for vulnerable children—including those with autism—to be stolen while failing to intervene.
“You knew this was happening,” she said. “You chose to do nothing about it.”
The confrontation quickly intensified as Mace pivoted to another issue, leaving him stumped.
“Governor Walz,” she asked, “what is a woman? Have you learned that lesson? Do you know what a woman is?”
Walz refused to engage with the question.
“I’m the governor of Minnesota,” he replied. “I’m not here to be your prop for your obsession.”
But Mace argued that the governor’s unwillingness to answer the question illustrated a deeper problem regarding truth and accountability.
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“If you can’t even define what a woman is,” she fired back, “you can’t define what fraud is.”
The South Carolina congresswoman then shifted the discussion back to government spending and alleged corruption, pressing Walz on autism-related spending in Minnesota.
Mace cited numbers she said showed a dramatic increase.
“In 2017, $1 million was spent,” she said. “In 2024, $343 million was spent.”
Walz repeatedly said he did not have the figures available.
“I don’t have the number in front of me,” the governor responded.
Mace pressed further, arguing that the math raised serious concerns.
“The math is 34,200% increase,” she said. “An increase of 343 times what it was in this time period.”
She continued questioning Walz about population data and the number of children in Minnesota, attempting to show how the spending surge could point to systemic fraud.
Walz pushed back, saying he would not serve as a political prop during the hearing.
“I’m not here to be your prop,” he said again.
Instead, the governor pointed to Minnesota’s child welfare rankings.
“Minnesota ranks near the top,” Walz said. “My children are fed. My children are getting the services they need in Minnesota. My children have the best schools.”
“No, you don’t,” Mace replied. She also reportedly told Walz, who was the vice presidential candidate in 2024, “Thank God you’re not vice president.”
As political battles intensify in Washington, the confrontation between Mace and Walz underscores that questions of truth, integrity, and responsibility are pillars that must be upheld not just by everyday American citizens but also by those in power.
To watch the video of the confrontation, click here (Editor’s note: mild language).
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
