Keith Ellison Back in the Spotlight After Old Recording Suddenly Resurfaces

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is under fresh scrutiny after a 2021 audio recording surfaced showing him in a closed-door meeting with members of the Somali community who were later convicted in one of the largest fraud schemes in state history. The recording, obtained by Fox News, captures the group pressing Ellison for help securing more public funding before the discussion shifts to political donations.

“The only way that we can protect what we have is by inserting ourselves into the political arena. Putting our votes where it needs to be. But most importantly, putting our dollars in the right place. And supporting candidates that will fight to protect our interests,” one of the Somali community members says on the tape. “That’s right,” Ellison replies. The meeting took place...