President Trump Defends American Taxpayers, Targets Blue States Abusing Medicaid System to Fund Illegals
President Donald J. Trump is making good on a core promise to the American people: stopping the abuse of taxpayer-funded programs by illegal immigrants. As his administration strengthens immigration enforcement and federal oversight, far-left Democrat governors are crying foul—especially California’s Gavin Newsom.
New internal documents obtained by the Associated Press confirm that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) transferred Medicaid data to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The reason? To identify and stop illegal immigrants receiving benefits they were never entitled to in the first place.
California’s Sanctuary Healthcare Scheme Exposed
California, Illinois, Washington state, and Washington, D.C.—all controlled by Democrats—have quietly allowed illegal immigrants to access state-funded Medicaid. These programs were set up during the disastrous Biden era, with promises not to use federal dollars. But new evidence shows federal taxpayers are still footing part of the bill.
Gavin Newsom, whose state faces a growing budget crisis, blasted the data-sharing effort, claiming it could “harm immigrant families.” But many Americans are asking a more obvious question: Why are illegal immigrants receiving benefits at all—especially while seniors and veterans struggle with rising healthcare costs?
President Trump: “We Will Protect Medicaid for Americans”
Trump’s February executive order, “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders,” instructed federal agencies to ensure that Medicaid dollars are reserved for lawful residents. As part of that directive, CMS began reviewing state Medicaid rolls for potential fraud and misuse.
Despite warnings from career bureaucrats about “privacy concerns,” HHS and DHS moved swiftly—within their full legal authority—to secure the data and expose potential fraud. In some cases, officials were given less than an hour to comply, highlighting the urgency of the operation.
Left-Wing Backlash vs. Common-Sense Enforcement
Newsom’s office accused the administration of “instilling fear,” but Republican lawmakers say the real fear belongs to American families tired of being treated like second-class citizens in their own country.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin was clear:
“President Trump consistently promised to protect Medicaid for eligible beneficiaries. We are simply making sure illegal immigrants don’t exploit a system meant for law-abiding Americans.”
States Begin to Retreat as Federal Oversight Tightens
Facing intense scrutiny and financial reality, Governor Newsom froze enrollment in California’s Medicaid program for illegal immigrants earlier this year. Illinois is preparing to shut its program down entirely this July, affecting around 30,000 non-citizens.
The administration is now urging other states—including New York, Oregon, and Minnesota—to provide identifiable data on non-citizen Medicaid enrollees. Many have not yet complied.
Biden-Era Chaos Gave Us This Mess. Trump Is Cleaning It Up.
The Medicaid abuse problem didn’t happen overnight. Under the Biden-Harris administration, millions of illegal immigrants entered the country, and many were funneled into public benefit programs with little to no oversight.
Now, under President Trump’s second term, that era is over.
HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon put it bluntly:
“The only thing unprecedented here is how Democrats opened the floodgates. We’re restoring order—and respect—for American taxpayers.”
⭐ Key Takeaways for Readers:
- Medicaid is for legal U.S. residents—not illegal immigrants.
- President Trump is keeping his promise to secure the border and protect public programs.
- Far-left governors like Newsom are prioritizing illegal immigrants over American citizens.
- This administration is standing up for seniors, veterans, and working-class taxpayers.