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White House Withholding California Medicaid Funds Over Fraud Allegations

The move follows a similar action against Minnesota, which that state is fighting in court.

Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media and has both his hands up as he is speaking.

“The simple reason is because the state of California has not taken fraud very seriously,” Vice President JD Vance said, adding that taxpayers in California and nationwide should be viewed as victims in the case. Jacquelyn Martin/AP

By Violet Jira

May 13, 2026 05:47 p.m.

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