Trump Admin Halts $250M in Medicaid Funds Over Widespread Fraud Claims in Minnesota

The Trump administration has withheld over $250 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota due to claims of widespread fraud, escalating pressure on the state's Democratic leadership amid a broader effort to crack down on alleged Medicaid abuse. The move is part of a larger campaign by the Trump administration to target states it believes are not doing enough to prevent healthcare fraud. Minnesota officials had previously requested an emergency funding block grant to help cover costs associated with increased demand for services, but were denied. The withholding of funds is seen as another example of the Trump administration's efforts to use Medicaid as a tool for political pressure.