US: Trump administration pauses Minnesota health funds
Deutsche Welle
February 26, 2026
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The Trump administration has suspended a portion of Minnesota’s Medicaid funding, withholding $259 million in federal payments as part of a broader effort to address alleged fraud in social welfare programs. This move was announced by Vice President JD Vance, who stated that the temporary halt aims to pressure state officials into taking fraud allegations more seriously and ensuring proper stewardship of taxpayer money. The decision follows a recent immigration crackdown in Minneapolis tied to fraud claims involving Somali-run day care centers, which led to widespread protests and fatal shootings.
The funding pause is part of President Trump’s newly declared “war on fraud,” with Vance leading the charge. It comes after Trump mentioned Vance’s role in combating fraud during his State of the Union address. The administration accuses Minnesota, a
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Originally published on Deutsche Welle on 2/26/2026