Trump Promises To Save Medicaid?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Mehmet Oz, the new Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), says President Donald Trump gave him one clear directive: “Protect and preserve Medicare and Medicaid for our seniors — and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse wherever it hides.”
In a powerful appearance on NewsNation’s “Cuomo” Monday night, Dr. Oz explained that taxpayer dollars meant to help seniors and low-income Americans are being siphoned off by fraudulent actors, mismanaged state programs, and special interest schemes. He vowed to stop it.
“President Trump told me: Love these programs. Defend them. But stop the waste and protect the people who rely on them,” Oz said. “We’re going to restore integrity and trust in Medicare and Medicaid.”
🔒 Trump’s Promise: “No Cuts — Only Help”
During Oz’s official swearing-in ceremony, President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to America’s seniors, stating clearly:
“There will be no cuts to Medicare or Medicaid. Only help. Dr. Oz will work tirelessly to protect what Americans have earned.”
As part of Trump’s broader plan to drain the swamp and clean up federal spending, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is already identifying massive waste across agencies — and CMS is one of the top priorities.
Oz revealed that internal estimates show up to $100 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse buried inside the CMS system.
💸 “Fraud Is Stealing From Seniors” — Oz Targets Abusers of the System
Dr. Oz emphasized that corrupt contractors, overbilling hospitals, and mismanaged state health departments are exploiting loopholes and draining resources meant for seniors and vulnerable Americans.
“This is not about politics — it’s about patriotism,” he said. “Medicare and Medicaid must serve the people they were designed for — not line the pockets of scammers or support radical social agendas.”
He also took aim at blue states like California and New York, accusing them of gaming Medicaid reimbursements for political gain.
“They charge more for Medicaid patients than private insurers. That’s not healthcare — it’s legalized theft,” Oz warned.
🚫 Stopping Medicaid Funds for Illegal Immigrants
Oz also addressed growing concerns that state programs are diverting Medicaid money to cover undocumented migrants. He vowed to crack down on these abuses, aligning with President Trump’s America First healthcare strategy.
“These programs were never meant to fund illegal immigration. Every dollar misused is a dollar stolen from an American senior who needs care.”
🔧 Trump’s First 100 Days: Government Reform in Action
In just his first 100 days back in office, President Trump’s administration has already eliminated wasteful agencies, slashed unnecessary bureaucratic jobs, and reclaimed billions in misused funding — especially in the health sector.
“We’re restoring trust in Medicare and Medicaid,” Oz said. “We’re enforcing the rules, closing the loopholes, and putting seniors first.”
Bottom Line: Under President Trump’s leadership and Dr. Oz’s stewardship at CMS, Medicare and Medicaid are being protected — not gutted. Fraud is being stopped. And American taxpayers are finally seeing their dollars go where they belong: to the people who earned them.
