The War on Fraud is here, and Vice President Vance is leading it from the front
Vice President JD Vance is spearheading a nationwide initiative to combat fraud, particularly in states like Maine. During a recent event in Bangor, he highlighted the significant fraud issues affecting taxpayers, including millions lost to improper Medicaid payments. Vance's efforts aim to mobilize federal resources to address and prevent these fraudulent activities.
- ▪Maine has been identified as a 'bronze medalist' in fraud, following California and Minnesota.
- ▪Recent investigations uncovered over $45 million in improper Medicaid payments in Maine.
- ▪Vance's anti-fraud task force has mobilized federal agencies to tackle fraud, including identifying $22.2 billion in pandemic-era fraud.
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Opinion The War on Fraud is here, and Vice President Vance is leading it from the front Vance told a packed Bangor crowd that Maine is a 'bronze medalist' in fraud behind California and Minnesota By John Ashbrook Fox News Published May 27, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Montana AG exposes Obamacare fraud as Dems skip anti-fraud summit Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen discusses his state's Obamacare fraud crackdown, recovering $37M and rescinding 126 policies. He criticizes Democrats for skipping a GOP anti-fraud roundtable, suggesting complicity in blue state fraud. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It seems like every day we hear about a new billion-dollar scam.
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