Dr. Mehmet Oz has shed light on a significant financial issue plaguing California during his recent appearance on the “All-In” podcast. The Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed that California is diverting over a billion and a half dollars annually toward providing free healthcare for illegal aliens. This expenditure raises eyebrows, particularly as the state struggles with escalating debt.
Dr. Oz did not hold back while discussing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to efforts from the Trump Administration to curb this financial practice. He noted that Newsom has been particularly agitated, stating, “Let’s talk about illegal immigrants… So Gavin Newsom was giving us a hard time for threatening the health insurance of illegal immigrants.” This remark underscores the tension between state leaders and federal officials regarding immigration issues.
Furthermore, Dr. Oz pointed out an unsettling reality: the healthcare benefits given to illegal aliens in California surpass those available to American taxpayers, particularly Medicare recipients. He said, “Just to be very transparent, if you’re on Medicare, you don’t get free dental… you don’t get free vision. You do if you’re an illegal immigrant in California.” This stark disparity in benefits raises serious questions about the priorities of the California government.
California’s practice of utilizing federal tax dollars from taxpayers in poorer states, like New Mexico, to cover these healthcare costs is also noteworthy. Dr. Oz explained, “But, so, anyway, so you got taxpayers in New Mexico, right, which is a blue state, but a poor state, paying extra tax dollars to the federal government that are recycled back into LA…” This statement highlights a system perceived as inequitable, with taxpayer resources being redirected away from their home states to support California’s programs.
Dr. Oz further elaborated on the dynamics between the state and federal government regarding healthcare for illegal immigrants. According to him, the situation has become untenable. He remarked, “So illegal immigrants… he’s mad, he’s mad, he’s mad, he’s mad. We’re horrible people… We’re Republicans… You have no conscience, you have no heart.” These comments reflect the charged atmosphere surrounding discussions on immigration policy and the resources allocated to various populations.
The most alarming revelation from Dr. Oz’s discussion is the audit findings indicating over $1.5 billion in misallocated funds. He asserted, “We’ve audited him… Now this data is coming out this week. We have now found over one and a half billion dollars of money spent wrongly.” This illustrates not just administrative inefficiency but also raises concerns about transparency and accountability in state financial management.
Dr. Oz emphasized that accountability is on the horizon. He stated, “They have to pay for it themselves… He’s not happy, but they’re paying us because they know we’re right.” The confidence expressed about recouping these funds suggests a potential shift in how these financial resources are managed and distributed, which may be closely watched by taxpayers across the nation.
In closing, Dr. Oz reiterated his commitment to preventing California from exploiting American taxpayers. His declaration, “I’m not going to let taxpayers in Alabama and Mississippi, New Mexico… our poorest states, pay fourth largest economy in the world, and they get less,” emphasizes a desire for fairness and equitable treatment of taxpayers across the nation.
This candid discussion from Dr. Oz not only highlights the financial burdens being placed on taxpayers but also shines a light on the deeper implications of immigration policy and state spending. As the situation evolves, further scrutiny and action appear inevitable, especially as these audit findings come to light.
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