ICE

The post you shared appears to be a summary or repost of a recent **Truth Social** statement from President Donald Trump (dated around January 18-19, 2026), where he criticizes Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar for opposing or protesting **ICE** (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operations in the state. Trump claims these officials are using the controversy to distract from alleged massive fraud in Minnesota, specifically referencing "$18 BILLION+ in fraud."

This aligns with ongoing events and rhetoric:

- **ICE Operations and Protests in Minnesota** — Recent weeks have seen escalated federal immigration enforcement in areas like Minneapolis-St. Paul, including arrests, a fatal shooting incident involving an ICE officer and a protester, and deployments of additional personnel. Protests have involved opposition from local leaders and communities, with Trump describing demonstrators as "thugs," "professional agitators," and "anarchists." He has emphasized that ICE is targeting "violent criminals," including "murderers" and "drug dealers."

- **The Fraud Allegations** — Trump has repeatedly highlighted what he calls "$18 billion plus" (or sometimes "$19 billion") in fraud tied to Minnesota's social services, welfare, child-care, Medicaid, and other federally funded programs since around 2018. This stems from federal investigations (led by the DOJ, HHS, and others) into schemes involving improper billing, often linked to nonprofits and individuals in the state's Somali-American community (e.g., cases like Feeding Our Future, which involved hundreds of millions in COVID-era child nutrition fraud, with dozens charged and convicted). A federal prosecutor described potential losses as "industrial-scale," with estimates that half or more of certain $18 billion in program funds could be fraudulent. Trump and allies have tied this to broader critiques of Democratic governance under Walz.

- **No Direct Evidence in Trump's Claim** — As noted in the post (and echoed in coverage), Trump did not provide specific evidence linking Walz/Omar's ICE opposition directly to a distraction tactic. Reports describe his comments as accusatory and without cited proof for that particular motive.

- **Related Federal Actions** — The Trump administration recently froze approximately **$10 billion** in federal funds (via HHS) for child-care, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and related programs across five Democratic-led states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. This was justified by concerns over "widespread fraud and misuse," though evidence was primarily highlighted for Minnesota, with critics calling the broader freeze politically motivated or lacking proof for the other states. Some actions faced legal challenges (e.g., temporary court blocks).

- **Responses** — Walz has pushed back, calling for de-escalation, accusing the administration of "weaponizing" issues or retribution, and defending state efforts against fraud. Omar has faced repeated attacks from Trump (including inflammatory language about her background), but no immediate direct reply to this specific post is noted. Investigations into state officials (including potential obstruction claims) have been mentioned in some reports.

This fits into a larger pattern of Trump targeting Minnesota amid immigration enforcement, fraud probes, and political rivalries (Walz was a 2024 opponent). The $18B figure circulates in conservative outlets and Trump's posts but varies in official estimates (e.g., some reports peg confirmed/proven fraud lower, in the hundreds of millions to low billions, while broader allegations reach higher). For the most current details, checking primary sources like Truth Social or official statements is best, as events are fast-moving.

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Molly

Yes, the claims in that UNILAD headline (and the attached image) appear to be **true** based on recent reporting from multiple credible sources.

The story refers to a civil lawsuit filed in North Carolina by Heather Ammel, the ex-wife of Matthew Ammel (a former U.S. Army veteran who worked as a member of then-Senator Kyrsten Sinema's security detail starting in 2022, later becoming a salaried staffer as a defense and national security fellow).

Key allegations from the lawsuit (filed in late 2025/early 2026, with reports emerging around January 14–16, 2026) include:

- Sinema allegedly had an extramarital affair with Matthew Ammel, which contributed to the breakdown of his 14-year marriage (they divorced in November 2024).

- The suit claims Sinema sent sexually explicit/suggestive messages via Signal, including one where she reportedly called missionary-style sex (with the lights on) "**boring**" in response to a message from Ammel.

- It also alleges Sinema encouraged Ammel to bring **MDMA** (known as ecstasy or "molly") on work trips so she could "guide him through a psychedelic experience." She reportedly paid for his psychedelic treatments related to his PTSD, substance abuse issues, and traumatic brain injuries from military service.

- Other details mention Sinema being "handsy" in public (e.g., holding hands at events like concerts or festivals), gifting him items like concert tickets and a Theragun massager, trips together (e.g., Napa Valley, her apartment/house), and him stopping wearing his wedding ring for "public optics" to avoid it looking like she was touching a married man.

The lawsuit is filed under North Carolina's "alienation of affection" law (a rare civil claim allowing a spouse to sue a third party for interfering in a marriage). It seeks damages over $25,000, plus punitive damages and fees. Sinema's attorney has reportedly moved to shift the case to federal court.

These details come from court filings cited in reports by outlets like The New York Times, The Hill, Newsweek, Daily Mail, Mediaite, and others. Sinema (now former senator, having left office after not seeking reelection) has not publicly commented in detail, though her team was contacted by some outlets.

Note that these are **allegations** in a civil suit—not proven facts in court yet—and Sinema has not been criminally charged. The story has drawn attention partly due to her past advocacy for psychedelics in mental health contexts post-Senate.

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