California’s massive fraud is way worse than Minnesota’s — totals $7 billion: JD Vance

This is the Vice President talkin, Its very possible he's right. It seems wherever there is federal dollars allocated to Blue states, they have a way of being used suspiciously enough so that the Govement agencies want a detailed look.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/23/us-news/jd-vance-says-7b-of-fraud-discovered-in-california/?utm_sf_post_ref=658032360&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_sf_cserv_ref=17469289

The government

"It asks for a swath of information about money flowing to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia. All but Minnesota are controlled by Democratic legislatures and all but Vermont have Democratic governors."

https://whyy.org/articles/trump-request-compile-data-federal-funding-new-jersey-delaware-democratic-states/

The story is about a NYP & a WHYY News report

The Super-Gov has the info lined up! Click on the link for an update on the astounding number of fraudsters the convicted criminal in the WH has pardoned.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/21/trumpcriminals2/

"Governor Newsom today unveiled an updated public tracker that exposes President Trump’s pattern of pardoning convicted fraudsters and corrupt insiders, even as his administration falsely claims states like California are engaging in “massive fraud.”"

5 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

falsely claims states like California are engaging in “massive fraud.”"

Yea, no fraud in CA

The thefts still amounted to more than $4 million a month last fall in both the CalFresh food assistance and CalWorks cash welfare benefits programs, according to a press release from Newsom’s office. That’s down from two years ago, when public benefits recipients were reporting $20 million a month stolen from their accounts. The state uses taxpayer money to reimburse victims when they report theft. 

https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/01/california-welfare-fraud-improvement/

1 minute ago, TedG said:

Yea, no fraud in CA

The thefts still amounted to more than $4 million a month last fall in both the CalFresh food assistance and CalWorks cash welfare benefits programs, according to a press release from Newsom’s office. That’s down from two years ago, when public benefits recipients were reporting $20 million a month stolen from their accounts. The state uses taxpayer money to reimburse victims when they report theft. 

https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/01/california-welfare-fraud-improvement/

Amateurs!

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-staggering-1-4b-payday-171624725.html

"President Donald Trump has raked in a staggering $1.4 billion since returning to office, according to newly disclosed figures that are raising fresh questions about conflicts of interest and the blurred lines between his presidency and personal profit.

An analysis cited by The New York Times editorial board estimates that Trump has generated at least $1.4 billion since reclaiming the presidency."

18 minutes ago, TedG said:

Yea, no fraud in CA

The thefts still amounted to more than $4 million a month last fall in both the CalFresh food assistance and CalWorks cash welfare benefits programs, according to a press release from Newsom’s office. That’s down from two years ago, when public benefits recipients were reporting $20 million a month stolen from their accounts. The state uses taxpayer money to reimburse victims when they report theft. 

https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/01/california-welfare-fraud-improvement/

Something most international leftist don't understand or don't care to understand because of their extremists hate of the present system and administration , The FEDS have every right to know how taxpayers funds are being used when given to States.

"It asks for details about grants, loans and other federal funds provided to the states and local governments in those states, along with institutions of higher education and nonprofits in the states".

https://whyy.org/articles/trump-request-compile-data-federal-funding-new-jersey-delaware-democratic-states/

google ai overview:

"Federal agencies possess legal authority and responsibility to oversee how states use federal taxpayer funds, ensuring compliance through mechanisms like the DATA Act of 2014 and Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act. This oversight prevents fraud and misuse, utilizing platforms like USAspending.gov to track expenditures. Congress has broad authority to attach conditions to federal grants, requiring accountability, as mandated by the Constitution".

19 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Amateurs!

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-staggering-1-4b-payday-171624725.html

"President Donald Trump has raked in a staggering $1.4 billion since returning to office, according to newly disclosed figures that are raising fresh questions about conflicts of interest and the blurred lines between his presidency and personal profit.

An analysis cited by The New York Times editorial board estimates that Trump has generated at least $1.4 billion since reclaiming the presidency."

What exactly does this have to do with fraud in CA, MN, or any other state? The fact is, fraud across the country is occurring through these federally funded programs administered by the state.  

The Dems are doing their best to hide the fraud. Look at this proposed bill in Virginia.

Virginia State Delegate Jessica Anderson, a Democrat, proposed House Bill 1369, which would prevent the state from verifying nonprofit eligibility for federal benefits

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Here is the text of the bill

https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092398.PDF

The purveyors of federal tax revenue ,the Govt. wants to study California's & other Dem states books.

google ai overview:

"Federal Funding: Federal law generally bars illegal immigrants from accessing most federal benefits, including full Medicaid. However, federal funds do cover emergency Medicaid services and pregnancy-related care for this population, which costs the federal and state governments billions nationally. The U.S. House Committee on the Budget has highlighted Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports showing that emergency Medicaid spending for "illegal aliens" cost taxpayers over $16.2 billion under the Biden administration as of October 2024".

3 hours ago, BLMFem said:

The Super-Gov has the info lined up! Click on the link for an update on the astounding number of fraudsters the convicted criminal in the WH has pardoned.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/21/trumpcriminals2/

"Governor Newsom today unveiled an updated public tracker that exposes President Trump’s pattern of pardoning convicted fraudsters and corrupt insiders, even as his administration falsely claims states like California are engaging in “massive fraud.”"

Not only does he like to pardon criminals, but other than the traitors that participated in the January 6th event the only people he pardons are the super rich. Guess what that's all about? $25-50 million per pardon? Just another franchise of the most corrupt man to ever occupy the office of American president, by an enormous margin.

1 hour ago, riclag said:

The purveyors of federal tax revenue ,the Govt. wants to study California's & other Dem states books.

google ai overview:

"Federal Funding: Federal law generally bars illegal immigrants from accessing most federal benefits, including full Medicaid. However, federal funds do cover emergency Medicaid services and pregnancy-related care for this population, which costs the federal and state governments billions nationally. The U.S. House Committee on the Budget has highlighted Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports showing that emergency Medicaid spending for "illegal aliens" cost taxpayers over $16.2 billion under the Biden administration as of October 2024".

1 hour ago, riclag said:

The Federal Govt wants to see how Dem states spent Americans federally funded tax revenue.

Google ai overview:

Investigation: Following this report, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability launched an investigation into potential "fraud and abuse" and "waste" within Medicaid programs, specifically focusing on states that have expanded benefits for illegal immigrants. 

Newsnation uncovers fraud in California Homeless funding as Newsom veto's bill to track homeless funding.

Feds in California investigating fraud scheme with funds used to help homeless | NewsNation Prime

If fraud is so common, why is no one going to jail? Surely the police investigate fraud?

Er....send in the DOGE ?

5 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Er....send in the DOGE ?

Nah, on the Department of Government Efficiency .

A better option, Nick Shirley, he helps expose it better, in fact many say his reporting was why one Governor pulled out of his campaign to run for another reelection bid .

2 hours ago, riclag said:

Nah, on the Department of Government Efficiency .

A better option, Nick Shirley, he helps expose it better, in fact many say his reporting was why one Governor pulled out of his campaign to run for another reelection bid .

You mean like the fake news about closed childcare centers, later indpected by the OIG which found they were actually in operation? 🤣

9 hours ago, Purdey said:

If fraud is so common, why is no one going to jail? Surely the police investigate fraud?

It is difficult to prove the criminal intent. This is one of the reasons why so much commercial crime goes unpunished.

Newsom veto efforts to track homeless spending in 2024,why would a governor do this.

The state of California is under investigation for fraudulent use of federal funds.

google ai overview:

"As of January 2026, the Trump administration has initiated a "fraud investigation" into California, specifically targeting the state's spending and welfare systems, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming the probe. The investigation follows allegations of $250 billion in potential welfare fraud by California Republican candidates, though Governor Gavin Newsom's office has dismissed these claims".