A Somali-American content creator on TikTok has ignited a fierce online confrontation with the world's richest person, Elon Musk, after a live-streamed comment perceived as a threat went viral. The incident is tied to Musk's ongoing criticism of a massive alleged fraud scheme involving childcare programs in Minnesota, which has also led him to demand the imprisonment of the state's Democratic Governor.
The Viral Confrontation on Social Media
During a TikTok livestream, the woman, speaking primarily in a native language, mocked Elon Musk for his vocal allegations of fraud concerning Somali-run daycare centres in Minnesota. In a clip that spread rapidly on X (formerly Twitter), she concluded her remarks by dismissively stating, "I wouldn't worry too much about him. He about to die."
The video was shared by X user DogeDesigner, prompting a direct and stark response from the tech billionaire. Musk replied with a brief but loaded statement: "Then it is war." Significantly, Musk chose to pin this post to the top of his X profile, amplifying its reach. At the time of reporting, the pinned post had garnered more than 8 million views. In a separate, sarcastic comment on the same video, Musk added, "Wonderful people."
Musk's Crusade Against Minnesota's Alleged Fraud
This fiery exchange is a subset of a larger campaign Musk has been waging on X regarding a major fraud case in Minnesota. In a series of posts, he has called for the arrest of Minnesota's Democratic Governor, Tim Walz. The controversy stems from reports of rampant fraud within the state's "Feeding Our Future" program.
This scheme, worth $250 million, allegedly defrauded a federal children's nutrition program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and overseen by Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trump administration initially launched a probe into the case, which has since led to charges against more than 70 individuals. They are accused of exploiting the USDA's decision to waive certain program requirements.
Reacting to a post about a formal criminal complaint being filed against Governor Walz, Musk wrote, "Off to prison for Traitor Tim." Following the fraud reports, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it was freezing childcare payments to Minnesota.
Official Response and Fallout
In the wake of the scandal, authorities have established dedicated channels for reporting fraud. Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill stated on X, "We have launched a dedicated fraud-reporting hotline and email address at https://childcare.gov. Whether you are a parent, provider, or member of the general public, we want to hear from you."
The situation presents a complex web of serious federal fraud allegations, high-stakes political accusations from one of the world's most influential figures, and a volatile social media clash that has captured global attention. The combination of a public threat, a declaration of "war" from Elon Musk, and his direct calls for a sitting governor's imprisonment marks an extraordinary intersection of tech, politics, and online culture.
