NW Twin Cities

Eric Lucero, a Minnesota state senator, has posted several statements on social media criticizing Governor Tim Walz and the Democratic Party's governance in Minnesota. The posts reference allegations of widespread fraud and concerns about economic and public safety conditions in major cities.

On July 23, 2025, Lucero commented on the misuse of taxpayer funds under Governor Walz's administration. He wrote, "Taxpayer money lost to fraud expected to top $1-billion on @Tim_Walz's watch. 'Here some fraud, there some fraud, everywhere fraud fraud, E-I-E-I-O.'"

Later that same day, Lucero addressed issues facing businesses in St. Paul and Minneapolis. He stated on July 23, 2025: "CLOSED > CLOSED > CLOSED > GONE !! 100% Democrat control of STP/MPLS = businesses fleeing, rampant crime, skyrocketing property taxes, lower quality-of-life."

On July 24, 2025, Lucero referenced ongoing federal investigations related to alleged fraud within the Walz administration. He wrote: "Tim Walz believes Minnesotans should give him a 3rd-term as FBI investigates pervasive fraud in Walz's administration which US Attorney says could exceed $1-billion."

In recent years, Minnesota has faced scrutiny over cases of large-scale public program fraud investigations during Governor Tim Walz’s tenure. In one prominent case known as the Feeding Our Future scandal—which began during the COVID-19 pandemic—dozens were charged with misappropriating federal relief funds intended for child nutrition programs ([source](https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-feeding-our-future-trial-scandal-fraud-charges-food-aid-pandemic-doj/600375211/)). Statewide debates have also intensified regarding crime rates and business closures in Minneapolis and St. Paul after civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd ([source](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/04/22/businesses-leaving-minneapolis-downtown-skyways-crime)).

Governor Tim Walz was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022; he is eligible to seek a third term under current Minnesota law.