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Minnesota State Representative Kaohly Vang Her shockingly admitted to entering the U.S. illegally, revealing her family’s fraudulent immigration as lawmakers voted to cut MinnesotaCare benefits for undocumented immigrants in a dramatic policy reversal.
Key Takeaways
- The Minnesota Legislature passed a bill ending MinnesotaCare for undocumented adults, scheduled to take effect January 1, 2026, reversing a Democratic policy to save $56.9 million.
- State Rep. Kaohly Vang Her revealed during floor debate that her family entered the U.S. illegally after the Vietnam War through falsified documents her father created while working at the U.S. Consulate.
- Over 20,000 undocumented immigrants are currently enrolled in MinnesotaCare, with program costs running slightly higher than initially estimated at $3.9 million in claims from January to April.
- Republicans championed the repeal as fiscal responsibility while Democrats called it “cruel” and “inhumane,” despite some Democratic leaders reluctantly voting for it as part of budget negotiations.
- Her personal disclosure was intended to humanize the immigration debate, arguing immigrants seek safety rather than welfare benefits.
Lawmaker’s Stunning Admission During Heated Debate
In a dramatic moment during Minnesota’s special legislative session, State Representative Kaohly Vang made a startling confession: she and her family are in the United States illegally. She revealed this long-kept secret during heated debates over repealing MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented immigrants. The lawmaker’s family fled Vietnam following the Vietnam War, believing they had legal authorization to enter America due to her grandfather’s military service, only to discover years later that their entry was actually unauthorized. Her father, who worked for the U.S. Consulate, manipulated paperwork to secure their passage to America.
“What my father did was, one of our uncles worked for USAID, and because his mother had died, my father, as the one processing the paperwork, put my grandmother down as his mother,” said Kaohly Vang, State Representative from Minnesota.
Minnesota Reverses Course on Immigrant Healthcare
The Minnesota Legislature has passed a bill ending MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented adult immigrants, a significant reversal of Democrat-led policy from the previous year. The measure passed with votes of 68-65 in the House and 37-30 in the Senate, reflecting deep partisan divisions on the issue. Republicans unanimously supported the change, joined by just enough Democrats to secure passage as part of broader budget negotiations. The policy shift is expected to save Minnesota taxpayers $56.9 million in the 2026-27 biennium by removing an estimated 20,000 undocumented immigrants from the program.
“We cannot justify spending hundreds of millions on individuals who broke the law to enter the country while we face cuts to special education, nursing homes, and disability services,” said Sen. Jordan Rasmusson.
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Partisan Battle Over Compassion vs. Fiscal Responsibility
The debate over MinnesotaCare eligibility exposed stark ideological differences between Minnesota’s political parties. Republicans framed the issue as protecting taxpayers from unsustainable healthcare costs for those who entered the country illegally. Democrats countered by emphasizing the humanitarian aspects of healthcare access, with many arguing that preventative care is ultimately less expensive than emergency services. Despite their opposition, several Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, reluctantly voted for the bill as part of broader budget compromises after three weeks of closed-door negotiations.
“If California and Illinois can’t make the numbers work, what makes us think Minnesota can? The question before us is simple: Will we continue down a path of fiscal recklessness or will we act now to protect Minnesota taxpayers?,” said Rep. Harry Niska, R-Ramsey.
The policy reversal sparked significant protest, with demonstrators gathering at the Capitol holding signs reading “Health care cuts kill.” An attempt to soften the impact through an amendment that would have maintained coverage for undocumented adults over 59 or with critical health conditions failed to gain sufficient support. Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign the bill, with Republicans building in consequences for noncompliance by threatening to withhold funding for the health department if he refuses.
Personal Stories and Political Calculations
Kaohly Vang’s personal revelation was clearly intended to reframe the narrative around illegal immigration, emphasizing that her family came to America out of necessity rather than to exploit benefits. “Nobody leaves their country unless they have to leave that country,” Kaohly Vang stated during floor debate, rejecting the notion that immigrants primarily seek welfare benefits. She did not respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment following her public disclosure, leaving questions about her current legal status unanswered. The timing of her admission during the final vote on MinnesotaCare eligibility suggests a calculated political move to humanize those affected by the policy change.
“This bill is cruel. It is inhumane. And it will cost real human, Minnesotan lives,” said Rep. Jamie Long, DFL-Minneapolis.
Despite emotional appeals from Her and other Democrats, the political reality in Minnesota shifted dramatically from last year when Democrats expanded benefits to undocumented immigrants. The program’s cost overruns and concerns about long-term sustainability gave Republicans leverage to force a reversal as part of this year’s budget negotiations. The compromise reflects growing nationwide concern about the fiscal impact of providing government services to the record numbers of illegal immigrants entering the country under President Biden’s border policies.