HUD: Biden Admin Handed Out Billions to Dead, Ineligible Tenants-llllllllll
A newly released report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development found that billions of dollars in federal rental assistance funds were improperly distributed to ineligible recipients, including deceased individuals, during the Biden administration.
HUD’s internal review identified approximately $5.8 billion in rental assistance payments made during fiscal year 2024 as “questionable.” This amount is part of nearly $50 billion distributed nationwide. The funds were allocated to over 200,000 tenants whose eligibility could not be verified or who seemed to violate program rules.
It includes tens of thousands of individuals listed as deceased and thousands who may not be U.S. citizens.
“A massive abuse of taxpayer dollars not only occurred under President Biden’s watch, but was effectively incentivized by his administration’s failure to implement strong financial controls resulting in billions worth of potential improper payments,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in a statement to the New York Post.
Of the 8.8 million tenant records analyzed, approximately 200,000 could not be confirmed as U.S. citizens or as having eligible non-citizen status. The agency also identified around 30,054 deceased individuals who were actively enrolled in a rental assistance program at the time of the analysis or who had received assistance after their death.
Between October 2023 and September 2024, HUD spent about $33 billion on Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), which supports more than four million households, and an additional $16 billion on Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). The audit revealed that $1.5 billion in TBRA payments and approximately $4.3 billion in PBRA payments were linked to eligibility issues.
HUD officials stated that the questionable payments were distributed across all 50 states, with particularly high concentrations found in New York, California, and Washington, D.C., according to the New York Post. These findings were detailed in a 183-page fiscal year 2025 agency financial report prepared by HUD’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Officials stated that the report supports President Donald Trump’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in federal spending, particularly in preventing waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, according to the outlet.
HUD officials said the agency now plans to reach out to housing authorities to assess the extent of the fraud. In cases where wrongdoing is confirmed, HUD will make criminal referrals, as reported by the outlet.
“30,000 dead people receiving housing isn’t an accident — it was systematic fraud by Biden and the left,” Turner wrote on X Tuesday. “HUD will hold those who defrauded the American taxpayers accountable.”
The findings emerge amid a broader fraud scandal in Minnesota, where federal prosecutors allege that as much as half of the approximately $18 billion the state has spent on Medicaid programs since 2018 may have been diverted by fraudsters, many of whom are of Somali descent. Ongoing investigations and prosecutions related to billions of dollars in stolen COVID-era federal funds have also intensified calls for Democratic Governor Tim Walz to resign.
The Department of Justice is collaborating with other federal agencies, including the Treasury Department, the Department of Homeland Security, and HUD, to investigate the fraud affecting the state, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Monday.
Also, the U.S. Department of Labor announced plans for a targeted review of Minnesota’s unemployment insurance program amid increased scrutiny of fraud in the state’s human services programs, an issue that has gained political attention at the national level.
In a letter to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), the department said recent news reports detailing fraud in Medicaid-funded human services programs could indicate potential fraud or abuse within the state’s unemployment benefits system.
“If there has been any related abuse of our (unemployment insurance) systems, it will not be tolerated, and I trust our specialized strike team to get to the bottom of this and report their findings directly to me,” Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said in a press release, per the Minnesota Reformer.
Also, Chavez-DeRemer told Fox Business last month that her agency was sending an unemployment insurance ‘strike team’ to Minnesota to widen the fraud probe.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Intensifies Criticism of Federal Immigration Enforcement
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota sharply escalated her criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations on Monday, accusing federal agents of treating Minneapolis as an occupying force and again calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation or impeachment.
In remarks to constituents in Minneapolis, Omar repeatedly described the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal officers in the city as an inappropriate use of government authority, saying the situation has created fear among local residents. Omar said Minneapolis is “currently under occupation” and cited concerns about schools, hospitals and daily life as evidence of what she called harmful federal intervention.
“We do not exaggerate when we say we have schools where two-thirds of the students are afraid to go to school,” Omar said. “We do not exaggerate when we say we have people who are afraid to go to the hospital because our hospitals have occupying paramilitary forces.”
Omar referenced two recent fatalities during federal immigration operations in Minneapolis — the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good — and argued those incidents underscored the need for new leadership at DHS. In her remarks, she blamed senior White House advisers for shaping the administration’s immigration policies.
“When we say it is time for Kristi Noem to go, we mean it now,” Omar added. “And there needs to be accountability for the architect of the terror we are facing in Minneapolis and so many other cities, which is Stephen Miller.”
Omar’s comments follow an appearance on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes, where she reiterated those positions and broadened her critique to include senior administration officials. In that interview, she said Noem should resign or face impeachment, echoing earlier statements from House Democratic leadership. Omar also repeated criticism of Miller, a senior White House adviser on immigration policy, calling him a “copycat of the Nazis” and suggesting he should be prosecuted.
Her remarks also tied national Republican rhetoric on immigration to broader social tensions, asserting that aggressive enforcement language has “created anger” that can lead to confrontations with Somali immigrants and other community members in Minnesota.
Omar’s public criticism comes amid the ongoing federal immigration operation known as Operation Metro Surge. Federal agents have been deployed to Minneapolis to apprehend illegal immigrants with criminal convictions, drawing protests and heightened scrutiny from local officials and advocacy groups.
Democratic lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), have called for increased oversight of DHS and ICE policies as part of broader negotiations over long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Jeffries has publicly stated that Noem should be impeached if she does not resign, and Schumer has called for additional conditions on immigration enforcement in appropriations legislation.
In response to increased political pressure, DHS has taken steps to increase transparency in its operations. Earlier this week, Secretary Kristi Noem announced that body-worn cameras will be issued to all federal immigration enforcement officers deployed in Minneapolis as an immediate measure, with plans to expand the program nationwide as funding becomes available. “Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis,” Noem wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Federal officials have said that some Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers present during the Jan. 24 shooting of Pretti were already equipped with body cameras, though full footage has not been released. Officials have not yet clarified whether ICE officers were wearing cameras during the earlier fatal encounter involving Good.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to Noem’s announcement by saying body cameras should have been in place prior to the deaths of Pretti and Good, who were tragically killed while interfering with ICE law enforcement operations.
20 Minutes ago in Arizona, Savannah Guthrie was confirmed as… See more
Just 20 minutes ago in Arizona, Savannah Guthrie was confirmed as the focus of a rapidly developing update that has already begun to ripple across newsrooms and social media.
While early headlines sparked confusion and speculation, sources close to the situation emphasized that the confirmation centers on a professional development rather than the alarming rumors that briefly circulated online.
The speed at which the news broke—paired with Guthrie’s high public profile—helped fuel the immediate surge of attention, with viewers eager for clarity and context.
According to initial reports, the confirmation came during a tightly scheduled appearance in Arizona, where Guthrie has been involved in ongoing media commitments.
Attendees described a composed and focused presence, noting that the announcement was handled with care and precision. Industry insiders say the timing underscores how quickly information now travels, especially when it involves trusted faces in broadcast journalism.
Within minutes, clips, quotes, and partial summaries began trending, amplifying both interest and misunderstanding.
What stands out most is the response from colleagues and longtime viewers. Messages of support and curiosity poured in, reflecting the connection Guthrie has built over years of consistent reporting and calm authority during major national moments.
Analysts suggest that the public reaction speaks less to the announcement itself and more to the trust audiences place in familiar voices—when news breaks about them, it feels personal. That trust has kept the conversation largely measured, even as speculation continues.
As details continue to emerge, media observers caution against jumping to conclusions based on incomplete information. Full context is expected to be clarified through official channels shortly, and until then, reputable sources urge patience.
One thing is clear: when news involves a figure as recognizable as Savannah Guthrie, even a brief confirmation can command national attention in minutes. Stay tuned as this story develops and the full picture comes into focus.
