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Vance Defers $1.3 B Medicaid, Blames California Fraud Laxity

5/14/2026

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Vice President JD Vance announced a $1.3 billion deferment of Medicaid payments to California and accused the state of not taking fraud seriously.
Vice President JD Vance said the anti-fraud task force and the Medicaid deferment will ensure taxpayers’ money supports eligible citizens rather than enriching fraudsters.
Vice President JD Vance said he felt like a lone child after U.S. President Donald Trump left for China, likening himself to ‘Home Alone.’

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Vice President JD Vance announced a $1.3 billion deferment of Medicaid payments to California and accused the state of not taking fraud seriously.
Vice President JD Vance said the anti-fraud task force and the Medicaid deferment will ensure taxpayers’ money supports eligible citizens rather than enriching fraudsters.
Vice President JD Vance said he felt like a lone child after U.S. President Donald Trump left for China, likening himself to ‘Home Alone.’