Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is under a federal microscope that’s hotter than a July barbecue, and one media figure has pegged his odds of being indicted over a child care scandal as greater than his odds of becoming president.

The latest buzz from a Fox News segment featuring political commentator Joe Concha reveals a storm of scrutiny over alleged fraud tied to federal programs in Minnesota, with Walz, once Kamala Harris’s vice presidential running mate, caught in the crosshairs alongside criticism from an unexpected source: the historically liberal Washington Post editorial board.

This saga kicked off with mounting federal pressure on Minnesota’s handling of taxpayer dollars, an issue that’s now drawing serious attention.

Federal Agencies Turn Up the Heat

Under President Donald Trump’s administration, the feds aren’t playing games, launching what Concha calls a “full court press” against the state’s leadership.

Multiple agencies, including Health and Human Services, have slashed child care funding entirely, while the Department of Agriculture probes SNAP benefits and the Labor Department digs into unemployment insurance discrepancies.

Not stopping there, Homeland Security and the Justice Department are reportedly conducting door-to-door search warrants, signaling a no-nonsense approach to rooting out any misconduct.

Washington Post Breaks from Tradition

Adding fuel to the fire, the Washington Post editorial board—known for never backing a Republican presidential candidate—has turned its critical eye on Walz and other Minnesota leaders.

As Concha quipped on Fox News, “Well, you got to wonder, guys, if Governor Tim Walz will blame white supremacy for The Washington Post editorial board not exactly a bastion of conservative sentiment.”

That’s a sharp jab, but it underscores the surprise of seeing a reliably progressive outlet call out Democratic leadership, hinting at deeper concerns over governance in the state.

Allegations of Massive Fund Misuse

Concha didn’t mince words, pointing to claims of significant financial impropriety tied to federal programs, with billions allegedly misappropriated over the years in Minnesota.

While details remain under investigation, the scale of the accusations has sparked a political firestorm, putting Walz in an increasingly precarious position.

The combination of federal actions and public criticism paints a grim picture for the governor, who once stood as a national figure alongside Harris.

Betting Markets Predict Grim Future

Perhaps the most damning twist comes from betting markets, which, according to Concha, peg Walz as “30 times more chance of being indicted than he does of winning the presidency the way this is going at this point.”

That’s a brutal statistic for any politician, let alone one with vice presidential credentials, and it raises questions about whether Walz can weather this storm or if his political career is headed for a cliff.

Concha even tossed in a humorous aside, suggesting the odds might be closer to 30,000 times, a quip that lands with a mix of wit and worry for those watching this unfold.