Vance Announces Pause of Medicaid Funding to Minnesota Over Fraud Concerns

Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration will temporarily halt certain Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing concerns over fraud and misuse of public funds. Vance made the announcement alongside Mehmet Oz, who currently leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The administration says the move is intended to ensure the state fulfills its responsibility to safeguard taxpayer dollars. The decision comes as part of a broader national push by President Donald Trump’s administration to investigate alleged fraud in health care and public assistance programs. Minnesota officials have not yet released a full response. Medicaid serves nearly 70 million low-income Americans nationwide, making it one of the country’s largest public health programs.