Ellison, Schutz Debate Fraud and Federal Lawsuits

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Ron Schutz clashed over fraud enforcement and lawsuits against the Trump administration during their first debate Friday.

Schutz criticized Ellison’s response to fraud. Ellison defended his record and his use of lawsuits to challenge federal actions.

Schutz also pledged to sell investments in companies litigating against Minnesota and place his remaining stock holdings in a blind trust if elected. MPR News

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