"This is not a problem with the people of Minnesota, it's a problem with the leadership of Minnesota and other states who do not take Medicaid preservation seriously. We will give them the money, but we're going to hold it and only release it after they propose and act on a comprehensive plan to address fraud."
"Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would temporarily halt some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds."
"President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, announced Vance would spearhead a national war on fraud. Trump also recently nominated Colin McDonald to serve as the first assistant attorney general in charge of a Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud."
Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt of Medicaid funding to Minnesota, withholding $259.5 million over fraud allegations. The action was announced alongside Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The administration characterized the move as ensuring states act as responsible stewards of taxpayer money. Oz stated the issue stems from state leadership failures rather than Minnesota residents, emphasizing the federal government's commitment to fraud prevention. This action represents part of President Trump's broader national initiative to combat fraud across the country, following allegations involving day care centers in Minneapolis and subsequent immigration enforcement actions.
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