VP J.D. Vance announces $1.3B Medicaid deferral over suspected fraud

terryZ10

It's time for Sacramento to suspend all payments to Washington.

Dick Horn7

And the biggest fraud in America is taking place in golden oval toilet at the White House!

skokellie6

I also remember: Trump University fraud Trump Foundation fraud Trump Organization fraud

maverick72.bsky.social5

JD should know better: CA, 4th largest 🌎economy based on GDP, most populous state w/~8% of US population & massive consumer market. In 2024, Californians paid ~$275.6B more to USG than it received: 15.8% of 2024 total gross federal taxes. Give it back to CA so we can take care for our own.

Old Gen-X Man5

I think that Rick Scott would have been a better choice for Fraud Czar than JD.

MadGreek 🧿4

That is a lot of money that they cut out of Medicaid for just California. WTF. Where is the outrage?

abluefinch.bsky.social3

Typical move to punish blue states but the courts will probably block this move since they have no actual proof of fraud

madcolorist.bsky.social3

Trump punishes states he didn't "win".

emmy88ac.bsky.social3

This is the most corrupt administration we've ever seen. The president and his family have profited this term, which I thought was illegal. Whatever, this administration can say or do anything without consequences.

God-Emperor Tsunami 💙 #FBPE #BLM #GTTO3

If its fraud he's looking to route out, he should start in the White House with the current administration and it's boss.

Tedejr5286473

The administration is determined to give California 52 Democratic House members.

Additional examples of how Trump, Vance, Musk, Thiel, Sacks & other white supremacist Nazi former Stanford/PayPal mafia members seek to destroy California, the fifth largest economy in the world. And the Republicans in CA are complicit & are willing to destroy the state in order to win elections.

Democratic Free Press2

Trumps irs lawsuit is 4 years post statue of limitations

Canuckstan 🇨🇦2

What about almost 600,000 rubes bilked on deposits for a non existent Trump phone?

Georgia2

He’s got to be removed from office!

Denver Lorenzo2

Accepting a pardon is admitting guilt. They should have to pay back it all

Gifs…..2

California should suspend all financial contributions to the federal government.

angrygrrrl and Fucking Bitch2

Naming a compulsive liar as "fraud czar" is Peak Trump.

Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny!59

These MAGAts are f-ing insane! They do know that there are Republicans that will also die in California, don't they?

𝕊𝕒𝕝𝕥𝕪𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕤40

I can literally think of nothing except expletives.

Just Breath38

What gives him the authority TO FREEZE ANYTHING?

Melinda 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🗽30

Plus 90% of the fraud is coming out of DC.

Melinda 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🗽26

Hopefully massive lawsuits incoming. This kind of shit makes blue donor state secession very tempting.

Leia🇨🇴🇺🇸25

Um...thanks? Californians better pick a candidate who has experience fighting Trump in court! Familiarity with managing healthcare programs and legal expertise are a bonus.

NinjaFrog23

There is no grounds or powers available for him to do this. These are constitutional entitlements. The money way paid in by Californians, it's not the fed's money.

john5789.bsky.social19

Vance seems to not understand California puts money into the Federal Government so Vance can give money to Red states. Maybe California need to just keep the money they send to Red States.

@debbie15618

🖕you Vance or whoever the hell you are. 🐀

Marion17

Show your documented proof of these claims. California pays more into the federal government than it gets back, make those red states pay their fair share.

CJTO🍁🏳️‍🌈16

California needs to stop sending them tax revenue.

AC Roosevelt13

Well, some judge will block that. It's clear as day that Vance et al are doing that with political malice.

I’m Monica 🦋 RELEASE ALL THE EPSTEIN FILES11

Time for California to stop paying “their share” to the Federal Government. 🤺🔥🤺

Rockenellen10

What a bunch of evil fucks

Shandra O9

Medicaid is a federal agency and should be monitored by the feds. Punishing the State for not doing the federal job is sloppy and illegal.

Lisa8

Time for California to stop giving the Fed Govt any money. Which will affect how many magat states?

JEZEBEL Blue 👀 only.7

I detest his very existence.

They are stealing money from the state of California taxpayers. The people are not being allowed to access their tax money to pay for services. The citizens of California and their government need to fix this. Keep your tax dollars at home.

andyroz Go Green7

"California contributes the most in total federal tax revenue to the U.S. government due to its large economy and population. Along with states like New York and Texas, California is considered a "donor state," paying significantly more in federal taxes than it receives back in federal spending."

Michael Anne7

So CA should freeze $billions earmarked to send feds to refund $ CA has wasted on tacky decor & destruction of WH, illegal Iran war, Venezuela invasion, DOGE fraud, Vanity Projects, Cabinet’s personal travel & housing, court costs, golf, etc.,etc., etc. No doubt CA will come out way ahead.

Tail of a Nomad (T.)7

Why the f*ck are we paying taxes?

Sandra6

Time for California to withhold federal funds

cozybooksonly.bsky.social6

Time to keep our money. cmarmitage.substack.com/p/experts-sa...

Jason Dogwood 💙 🏳️‍🌈 🌱6

MAGA is a death cult

Cindy Lee 🇨🇦6

So Vance knows what medications people are being prescribed? Really? How & why would he know that?

T. Boone Doggle5

What does California need the federal government for again?

elijahplovejoy.bsky.social5

The guy who's changed his name four times and not only told us that Haitian immigrants were eating people's pets but explained it later by saying he'd tell whatever story he needed to to win votes is depriving poor kids & the elderly of medical care because... fraud. Demonic.

bd-nola.bsky.social5

So punish everyone due to a handful of fraudsters? Can’t the US Attorneys Office go after the FEDERAL fraud, too?

Tamara5

And the hillbilly genius is a doctor? WTF is he talking about? Rick Scott is the winner winner chicken dinner of Medicare/Medicaid fraud! I believe he is from Florida and not California?

irishlass24.bsky.social5

If he wants to talk fraud, all states should withhold…oh, never mind. Hypocrites.

Cirilian5

Can California not withhold what it sends to the federal government and let it settle in court?

teresalfenton.bsky.social4

Bullshit. This is because trump is jealous of Gavin Newsom. I hope California withholds sending federal taxes to Washington. Vance should be more concerned about Trump ripping off the irs for $10 billion dollars. There’s the real fraud.

Ernie Ethelbean4

Blue states should withhold taxes

Sharona4

This is how it will affect just one segment: If glaucoma Medicaid enrollees do not get their daily eye medications, they will go blind. THEY WILL GO BLIND. No turning back from it. THEY WILL GO BLIND.

Aunt Elle4

He must’ve asked Rick Scott how Medicare fraud is done.

Murmuration4

Says the second most powerful man in the most corrupt administration US has ever seen….

Based on 2024 data, Californians paid approximately $275.6 billion more to the federal government in taxes than they received in federal spending. California often leads the nation as the top "donor state," contributing significantly more to federal revenue than it gets back for services & projects.

Kurt Ronn4

MAGA kills. 600,000 first term. Millions globally this term. And we’re only 15 months into this term #MAGAkills #RepublicansSuck

HaukurinID4

His family required these benefits to simply live

Mr. Blabalino 🇳🇴🇺🇸💙3

This won't make it through the courts.

Michigan Jill3

Blue or purple states with Dem governors should find a way to withhold Federal money in escrow and let the "net suck" red states that are propped up by blue state taxes see how they like it. I'm with them using us like an endlessly stocked ATM while we get nothing but misery in return.

First Last3

CA employees. Time to change your wage withholding to exempt

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐆 🇨🇦 🇺🇦🌻🦋3

Perhaps Americans will develop.... Long Memories after this Terrorist Regime is finally retired to the dust bins of history. We'll see.

🖇️Patty_M57 📎3

I don't believe 🛋️ JDVance

🦋marciebp🦋3

The collapse of nursing homes begins today.

RAW3

Can couch fucker please sit down and stop talking

Belinda Waggoner3

So many people paid into the system their whole lives. Now, if you live in California you’re denied those rights?

Avvie3

Cali leadership should withhold federal funds designated to be allocated for their Medicaid recipients in return. Two can play that.

Michèle Sharik #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦3

Who the hell does he think he is to say whether prescribed medication is “needed” or not? GTFOH 🤬🤬🤬

☮☮😸😸☮☮3

Ahem. They did it to MN. We are living through it now. The most fraud this state has seen is by those who committ tax fraud and skate with community service sentences. Yeah. All White, All millionaires. $400 million defrauding the state should get a sentence of more than 90 days of public service.

utah-misfit.bsky.social3

California needs to pull every single penny they contribute to the fed. Let these indignant red states that California compensates, fend for themselves. Figure it out for yourselves, MAGAts.

John Potter3

That's certain to boost the popularity of Republican candidates in November.

Mike2

Because there are more hospice providers in LA than in Fresno. Must be fraud.

Allena (Ah-lay-nuh), she/her I support 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸🎌2

I did not know the VP had any real power. Where would he have the authority to do anything of the sort?

ireneom.bsky.social2

Him and Cruz share the spot of most disliked brown noser

Natalie W 🌊🌻💙🏳️‍🌈2

And the 🍊💩 revenge tour continues. Whatever this tool goes by in name.

💙❤️💙Mia💙❤️💙2

WTAF???? Have we had enough yet?

nellfromtwitter.bsky.social2

When are they going to withhold Medicaid payments to Texas? Oh that’s right never. It’s a RED state California is supposedly being punished because of fraud

Rob2

Fuck that. California should withhold that from the taxes they pay to the federal government. Hell withhold everything they pay. That'll shut the federal government down.

danensho.bsky.social2

When is Congress and the Senate going to grow a pair? He has no say on how the government spends money. Let alone cut funds.

Thegrumpybluedot2

What a deadly liar. His “faith” is a shitty lie for votes and power. The Pope should bitch slap him for being so anti-life. Fuck this asshole.

alonephase.bsky.social2

By Vance's own measure, state in America should quit sending in federal tax dollars since the feds do not take waste fraud and abuse seriously. The federal government seems more likely to commit waste fraud and abuse than to stop it. ie no bid contracts, more money to the Pentagon, ect.

Indivisible Vancouver2

Now is a GREAT time for California to tax the rich!

Marc Mitchell2

Wait til it's revealed what trump has stolen. And this bonehead should never be president either. He apparently can't think for himself...like the fool occupying our WH.

Dirty Myrtle & the Imaginaries2

my goodness his breath smells of bs......

Bouvier Mom2

California needs to leave the country and make Trump beg to have the state back.

Never Thumper2

Oh, look at the polls! Cutting healthcare to millions will improve our numbers. This will help us win!

mlsully.bsky.social2

🤬🤬🤬🤬. Suspend our tax payments to the Fed Government.

donnaocean.bsky.social2

They just want the money to pay for their war.

AncientActivist2

Well, fuck you, too, JD

Your Obedient Serpent2

In turn, California should start "deferring" tax payments to the Federal government, since we pay out more than we receive.

TediZ2

Pure and evil revenge against a sovereign state in this country.

Coalhouse Walker, Jr.2

Where is the evidence of fraud? It may be time for California to consider seceding from the rest of the country.

Belcaro2

It's nothing more than an attack against Newsom who is on the Felon's enemy list. The most divisive and vindictive POTUS in history. Trump has gone after CO just the same since the Dem governor wouldn't release the convicted felon, Tina Peters.

Eryn Wyld2

This is unconscionable. NOT what Jesus would do.

Not Anyone!2

And Cali should short the feds double that!!

Huggy Kitty Cat2

We need to cancel his healthcare. If we don't need it neither does he. He can fuck ALL the way off back to couch town.

pjhouston.bsky.social2

Who gave him authority to do this? The guardrails are completely gone

grandmaof6.bsky.social2

Don’t send a fucking dime from CA to the feds.

ouizyinvt.bsky.social2

Stop sending our tax $$ to these thieves.

@Invisible91112

unfortunate they pick on those who are sick & afflicted

Bjking2

This administration just keeps punching itself in the face while simultaneously kicking the people they are supposed to be serving.

happyfacedogman.bsky.social2

That’s exactly right. Taking away is what republicans do.

BLISS USA FREEDOM FIGHTER2

Proof? Stats? Research results?? NOPE, JUST LIE AFTER LIE AFTER LIE BY VANCE🤮

beehappynow.bsky.social2

Like California, don’t pay the majority of the taxes

proudtobeinca.bsky.social2

Guess Vance doesn’t want to acknowledge he made his money in CA!!!

Auntie Moonlight2

Thank you patti, this reeks of an economic genocide in early play.

Al Ian2

He's yet another.. YUGE @$$ WITH TEETH!! 💩

Desert Iguana2

Okay 👌. Here’s your list of law schools in California. Some of the🔝 Ivy League law universities are in California. These universities have professors who run their own private law firms or are affiliated directly with the government. They will work the law. www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/l...

kingfisher2025.bsky.social2

He’s one of the Dark Angels cast out of heaven that walks the earth. Look at his defiance of the Pope. Here’s a partial list the other demons: Thiel. Trump. Musk. Bezos. Zuckerberg. All are evil.

Jendem2

He is such a f-ing sociopath.

n highlands ♎ ☮ ☯️ 🐢 ♻️ 💚2

donald bowman is completely full of it ! Liar !

Mrs W2

What is their excuse for this?

He’s likely just following orders from Trump - no matter how asinine they are.

CaptainJJ2

But we need a FUCKING ballroom?!!

tweed-tremolux.bsky.social2

That’s civil war from the Slave State government.

I Dissent! 💙🌊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴‍☠️2

They want to invite violence, there's no other reason for making statements like that without going through a proper investigation and a finding of fault!

ToWhom ItMayConcern2

Evil little creep. Aren't there some empty couches in the Oval right now he could attend to, instead of depriving the elderly and children?

WILLIAM STLUCIA😎51

WELL I HOPE CALIFORNIA DECIDES TO NOT SEND ANY MORE MONEY'S WITHHELD FOR FEDERAL TAXES FROM PEOPLE'S CHECKS AND SEND IT TO THE FEDS, PUT IT IN ESCROW😳🤯 and the rest of democratically run states need to do the same thing🤬

B. Chris (B.C.) Bell38

People will die and they don't care.

Brian Shorey24

Now California should withhold federal tax payments which would bankrupt the feds in no time. The moron just never stops shooting himself in the feet and somehow getting away with it. It's time to stop playing nice.

Gidget 💜19

Time for blue states to stop subsidizing red states.

Deanna Something15

*illegally withholding $1.3 billion There, I fixed it for you.

hapm.bsky.social12

Then just “give back” all the Federal Funds Californians paid to the Federal Government!! Not Trump’s, not JD Vance’s money!!💵

TemptTheRevenant10

Every minute, the Republican Party finds new ways to continue its degradation of our nation and democracy, uplift fascists, and cause purposeful harm to American citizens (even their own constituents).

kathleenbyrne.bsky.social9

Isn’t California a State that is a net contributor to the Federal level? Time for Blue States to say enough is enough.

RFK Brain Worm Jr.7

Withholding is an interesting way to say stealing.

Alfonso!?!5

the lawsuit should be against James Bowman individually

🖕🧊 Livvie’s Jam 🖕🧊4

Hey California and @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social … you know what to do!

gunter54.bsky.social4

And Rick Scott pocketed millions of dollars in Florida Medicaid and Medicare fraud without so much as slap on the wrist. In the meantime, the Republican Party loves to kill innocent Americans.

mellowcanuck.bsky.social4

Cut the feds off California.

John Rage3

California should suspend federal payments until federal fraud problems and state payments are returned.

AliceLastname3

This is their way of breaking California so they can better sell Hilton as a savior to the voters. This is part of an election strategy.

SomeFoo2

Stop paying taxes then Cali

Ask JD Vance how much the trip to China with Trump and all those CEOs cost the American people? Did those CEOs pay for tickets and the meals on board Air Force One or did the American taxpayer pick up the tab?

slidvendetta2

I remember the Obama Death Panels scare...

Ellz2

Stealing Cut them off, guv

Granny Josie She/Her13

It's time for blue states to start withholding federal taxes. It's time to wean red states and let them start supporting themselves - in other words, "Stop the Steal" (so to speak).

Ann Nordland9

JD just made a free campaign ad for every Democrat on the ballot in CA.

CraftyMe259

Vile. We’re bailing out foreign countries, paying for an unlawful costly war of choice and his multiple vanity projects but they want to punish vulnerable Americans by withholding this critical funding. Big blue states like California carry the poor red states. WWJD. Vote out every Republican.

Elizabeth Wilson9

That's just what Christ would do. Right, J.D. Vance?

we there yet?7

Does he hear himself? I don’t think they can hear themselves… I guess the California republicons are all “on board” with their constituents’ medicare/medicaid tax dollars being confiscated for WAR and to line their reps own corrupt POCKETS?

rbrown55186

If it's CA today, it will be your state tomorrow... These folks are BEGGING to be punished hard!

Cannalistic5

I'm ready for California to become it's own country. This is ridiculous.

ingemarknows.bsky.social5

Yep those fools should try being a hospice home health aide for a week to see what is required. Or stay with a family taking care of their loved one at home under hospice care. Sheesh

joneson/dead bird site survivor.5

Yes, the they eat the cats and dogs guy just did. I hear that they claimed fraud but I am not aware that they even proved it but you know how they just say whatever they want now.

grover1955.bsky.social4

CA should withhold federal funds they send to federal govt in the same amt. Let the Feds sue CA. Long past the time to stand up to PEDO47’s thugs.

herbal-menace.bsky.social4

Why is CA still sending any federal taxes to DC? They have the world's 3rd highest GDP. If the federal government won't reimburse you, reimburse yourselves! Take those federal tax dollars that Californians pay and use it to take care of those same Californians! Ffs

dakotasmom.bsky.social3

So California should take all government tax dollars collected in the state and keep it! Maybe all the blue states should do the same . The federal government would be screwed

sarahschatz.bsky.social2

It will get stopped by the courts, but this is what he thinks will resonate with republican voters and bring them to the polls. So out of touch...

JohnnyB~resistance2

Because "fraud" ... oh the irony.

Cream of Roper6

Why would California continue to pay taxes?

So far Left I'm Right4

It's time California withheld the $275.6 billion it sends to the regime every year. The excess over what it receives. Plenty of money to fund health care for all of it's citizens. STATES RIGHTS!

Just a human here4

Oh so now their talking points are every blue state only commits fraud so they’ll withhold our funding on life necessities. F**k these actual frauds

rsmith670.bsky.social3

Not content with bombing innocent fishermen, Venezuela, Iran, and threatening Cuba, now they want to declare war on California! Good luck with that!

sarahcconner.bsky.social3

Trump forgets there are Republican congressmen from California. At least there were....

Debs Kaye2

Fraud is their go to EXCUSE for DENYING funds to people who REALLY NEED it yet their FRAUD CLAIMS are NEVER what they "claim" them to be! The BIGGEST FRAUDSTERS are in OUR Govt with biggest one in the WH!

watchlady.bsky.social2

Um, Rick Scott (is that his name? The walking cadaver guy from FL?) He's got your $billion in his pocket. Go shake down your own thieving fellow republicans and you can get that thete.

"That right-wing hooey sure stunk up the joint"2

They literally want to kill us "Mass genocide without the moral stigma"

Ohwell 19842

Anytime Vance steps foot in California he should be confronted and protested until he high tails it out.

4sylvester.bsky.social2

...same playbook number that the WH regime did to Minnesota. Now it's revenge act is "playing" in California. How do these ppl look at themselves in the mirror. They are pure EVIL!

My Two Bits6

California should stop giving tax money to federal govt.

Bumblefrets 🏳️‍🌈6

JD Vance using his net negative political capital to do even more unpopular stuff, shocking

Peace Eagle4

People Donald has pardoned for medicare/ medicaid/ healthcare fraud: Philip Esformes ($1.3 B) Lawrence Duran & Judith Negron ($205 M) Salomon Melgen ($42 M) Joseph Schwartz ($39 M) Daniela Gozes-Wagner ($28 M) This has wiped out $2 billion dollars in fines and restitution.

modernsoul247.bsky.social4

The government collects about 350 billion in income tax from the citizens of California every year. Literally biting the hand that feeds most of the government!!

gardenhomesboy.bsky.social3

If I’m California, I’m not sending federal taxes collected to Washington

TheSurlyShirley 🐸🐸💙💙2

When will they be going after Rick Scott??

beefTALLOW4263

Does the guy on the left look like a man who would let down the pets in springfield? Btw, I try to never call 'turn-about', but this shit makes shutting down specific cash flows from anywhere in government a tool for projec 29.

Clem A Kaos2

Thousands more will die because of this.

Luke2

Rapeublicans will literally burn the world to own the Libs.

John Spikowski4

California should announce that federal taxes will be suspended until Medicaid is restored.

rockinforever.bsky.social3

Punk ass Vance ! Come to California. Do a town hall or are you too fucking chicken. You won’t ever be fucking President Quit dreaming MF

maverick72.bsky.social2

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you, JD. CA, 4th largest 🌎economy based on GDP, most populous state w/~8% of US population & massive consumer market. In 2024, Californians paid ~$275.6B more to USG than it received: 15.8% of 2024 total gross federal taxes. Give it back so we can care for our own.

Martin Gardner2

On what supposed legal authority?