The Issue

In recent days, serious allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota's child care programs have come to light, building on years of documented scandals. Viral investigations have highlighted day care centers appearing empty or non-operational while still receiving substantial taxpayer funds, raising alarms about "ghost" facilities and potential billions in misused dollars over the past decade.

Under the leadership of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services has taken decisive action: freezing all federal child care payments to Minnesota (approximately $185 million annually) until a full audit is conducted and stricter verification measures are implemented nationwide.

This move, announced by Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill, turns off the "money spigot" to prevent further abuse, demanding receipts, photo evidence, and justifications for expenditures — a common-sense step to protect American taxpayers and ensure funds actually reach children in need. This is exactly the kind of accountability we've been calling for to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs.

Let's show our support for RFK Jr.'s courageous decision to freeze funding to Minnesota child care centers.

Thank you.