End of the Fraud Era: Trump Administration Now Rooting Out Billions in Waste
The Trump administration is actively working to eliminate fraud in various federal programs, claiming to have uncovered billions in waste. The White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud has reported significant busts, including halting Medicaid payments and charging individuals involved in large-scale fraud schemes. This initiative aims to protect American taxpayers from ongoing fraudulent activities that have persisted for years.
- ▪The Trump administration halted nearly $260 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota due to fraud allegations.
- ▪Federal prosecutors charged over a dozen individuals in a $50 million hospice fraud scheme.
- ▪The Task Force uncovered $6.3 billion in suspected fraudulent government contracts and launched investigations.
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End of the Fraud Era: Trump Administration Now Rooting Out Billions in Waste By Ward Clark | 1:37 PM on May 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana We've all been shocked and amazed to see just what the extent is of the various schemes defrauding the American taxpayer. Every federal program, from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) to Medicare and Medicaid seem to be compromised. Fortunately for us American taxpayers, there are people now rooting out this fraud.
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