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'You Should Be in Jail': Josh Hawley Lights Up MN AG Ellison in Wild Exchange About Fraud Scandal

Hawley accused Ellison of failing to act on fraud allegations and challenged his account during a committee hearing.

'You Should Be in Jail': Josh Hawley Lights Up MN AG Ellison in Wild Exchange About Fraud Scandal
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At a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, Josh Hawley confronted Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations tied to a fraud scandal. Hawley accused Ellison of assisting people connected to it and taking a campaign contribution; Ellison denied the allegations and said his team’s assistance helped lead to prosecutions.

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Senator who questioned Ellison about the Minnesota fraud scandal

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Minnesota attorney general questioned about allegations related to the fraud scandal

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Josh Hawley Questions Keith Ellison Over Fraud Allegations

At a Senate hearing, Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of mishandling or aiding fraud and raised a campaign contribution; Ellison denied the allegations and challenged Hawley. Reports also describe both men calling for the other to resign. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Ellison’s rebuttal and portray Hawley’s approach as combative or performative. Center outlets present the exchange as a heated back-and-forth, giving both men’s accusations and denials attention. Right-leaning outlets center Hawley’s fraud allegations and calls for Ellison to face prosecution, with some also reporting Ellison’s denials.

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