Vance announces pause in Medicaid funds to Minnesota | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew FeinbergThursday 26 February 2026 00:40 GMTVP Vance, Dr. Oz hold ‘war on fraud’ probeThe White House is withholding $250m in Medicaid funds from Minnesota, demanding "corrective actions" to address alleged widespread fraud within the state's programVice President JD Vance stated the action is necessary to ensure Minnesota takes seriously whether Medicaid providers are actually delivering services.The decision follows right-wing media claims and previous federal charges against a Minnesota non-profit, Feeding Our Future, for $250m in Covid-19 aid fraud.Federal prosecutors have also alleged that at least half more of the roughly $18 bn in federal funds for 14 Minnesota programs since 2018 may have been stolen.President Donald Trump has capitalized on these fraud accusations to target Minnesota's Somali-American community and the state's Democratic leadership, making disparaging remarks.In fullVance says Trump administration is cutting off a quarter billion dollars in funds to Minnesota over fraud concernsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in