Overview
- Five Republican representatives prepared four articles accusing Walz of concealing fraud, hindering oversight, elevating politics over lawful administration, and failing to safeguard public funds.
- Rep. Mike Wiener provided the draft to media and says he plans to introduce it at the start of the 2026 legislative session on February 17.
- FOX 9 reports the draft was prepared with the Minnesota House Research Department, and Wiener says about 10 GOP lawmakers currently back the effort.
- Under the state constitution, impeachment requires a House majority before a Senate trial where removal would need a two‑thirds vote.
- The push follows expanding fraud investigations since 2022, including a DOJ estimate that potentially $9 billion in federal funds may have been stolen across state‑run programs.