FALSE - getting paid is conspiratorial framing. The NGO gets paid for resettlement costs yes, not to profit. How many Twitshit lies will you spread tonight?
"The claim appears to stem from a recent report (circulating on social media and fringe news sites) alleging that Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSSMN), a nonprofit NGO headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, receives federal funding of approximately $2,425 per Somali refugee resettled in the U.S. This is close to the $2,375 figure in your query, suggesting a possible rounding or misreporting.
The funding is tied to the U.S. Department of State's Reception and Placement (R&P) program, which supports initial resettlement costs (e.g., airfare, housing, and orientation) for refugees, including those from Somalia. LSSMN is indeed one of the state's primary resettlement agencies and has resettled Somali refugees for decades.
However, the claim frames this as "getting paid...for every Somalia immigrant they bring into the United States," which is misleading. Refugees are not "brought" by NGOs for profit; they are vetted and approved by the U.S. government through a multi-year process involving the UN, U.S. embassies, and DHS. NGOs like LSSMN act as contractors to provide 30–90 days of post-arrival support, with funds earmarked for specific services—not as a bounty or incentive to "import" people. Allegations of fraud exist but are unsubstantiated in this context and often tied to broader political rhetoric.
Allegations of Fraud and Broader Context
The report originates from a Telegram channel (SGTnewsNetwork), republished on Pravda Report—
a site known for unverified, sensational content. It speculates that "much of this money may be pocketed" amid "longstanding NGO fraud," linking to Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal (a $250M+ COVID-era meal fraud involving some Somali Minnesotans, not resettlement funds).
No evidence ties LSSMN to this; audits (e.g., 2005 OIG review of affiliates) found high admin costs but no systemic misuse. Critics, including Trump (who recently called Somali immigrants "garbage" and targeted Minnesota for deportations), amplify these claims to argue resettlement burdens taxpayers. Counterviews from state leaders (e.g., Gov. Walz) emphasize the community's contributions (e.g., 87% of foreign-born Somalis are citizens, many in jobs).In short: Yes, a Minnesota NGO receives ~$2,425 per resettled Somali refugee for initial support—not as payment "for bringing" them, but as contracted services. The claim distorts a legitimate program into an incentive scheme, often for political effect. For official funding details, check USAspending.gov or ORR reports.
BREAKING: Seriously retarded Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his wife have been GETTING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN KICKBACKS from a PROSTITUTION RING INVOLVING SOMALI MIGRANTS, according to a whistleblower in Minnesota government. There are said to be “VERY YOUNG GIRLS” involved in the prostitution ring, and Ilhan Omar as well as other prominent Democrat politicians from the state are also reportedly involved and receiving money in the form of “campaign contributions” to look the other way. This is a SCANDAL OF EPIC PROPORTIONS and is sure to ROCK THE NATION… No wonder Tampon Tim wants Somali refugees flooding into his state so badly. He has let Somali gangs take over Minnesota and essentially exploit these young girls sexually for profit. It turns out that Walz isn’t just a retard… But very likely a pedophile too (He does have the look). The DOJ needs to open up an investigation and bring Walz, Omar and the Democrat cabal in Minnesota to JUSTICE NOW.
