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Tim Walz Faces Scrutiny Over $430K in Legal Costs Ahead of Congressional Hearing

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, JUL 9 – Minnesota hired outside lawyers due to the specialized nature of a federal immigration hearing, with legal fees reaching $232,000 in May alone, officials said.

  • Minnesota taxpayers are responsible for $430,000 in legal costs incurred by Governor Tim Walz for his preparation to testify before Congress.
  • Walz spent approximately $65,000 per day in legal fees, according to Erin Campbell, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner.
  • House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer requested Walz's testimony concerning Minnesota's compliance with federal immigration laws.
  • Walz's spokesman, Teddy Tschann, criticized U.S. House Republicans for using taxpayer money for what he called a political stunt.
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Star Tribune broke the news in Minneapolis, United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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