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Munu

(181 posts)
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 10:43 AM 9 hrs ago

Get this. "War on fraud" { snicker }

Sorry, not really funny.

Trump declares ‘war on fraud’ during State of the Union
Boston Herald

President Trump referred to public benefits fraud in Massachusetts during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, promising a “war on fraud” after several SNAP schemes were uncovered in the Bay State along with recent whistleblower allegations of a lackluster response by state officials.

“There’s been no more stunning example than Minnesota. Where members of the Somali community have pillaged an estimated $19 billion from the American tax bill, we have all the information. And in actuality, the number is much higher than that,” said Trump. “And California, Massachusetts, Maine, and many other states are even worse. This is the kind of corruption that shreds the fabric of a nation. And we are working on it like you wouldn’t believe it.”

Trump then announced that he is declaring a “war on fraud,” to be led by Vice President JD Vance, promising a balanced budget if successful.

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When was the last time the USA had a balanced budget?

This guy.
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Get this. "War on fraud" { snicker } (Original Post) Munu 9 hrs ago OP
I'm sick of war imagery. Law-enforcement is not war. Walleye 9 hrs ago #1
Agreed JustAnotherGen 7 hrs ago #2

Walleye

(44,347 posts)
1. I'm sick of war imagery. Law-enforcement is not war.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 10:56 AM
9 hrs ago

We are not at war with immigrants. We are not at war with anybody, although Trump would like to change that.

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