Vance Backs LePage in Maine, Praises Collins as Anti-Fraud Push Targets 50 States
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 14
Vance Backs LePage in Maine, Praises Collins as Anti-Fraud Push Targets 50 States
5 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 14
Bangor, Maine, became Vance’s latest campaign stop as he urged voters to send former Gov. Paul LePage to Congress and cast the race as part of the administration’s anti-fraud drive.
An hour-long rally before hundreds centered on alleged fraud in social safety-net programs and benefits for undocumented immigrants, with Vance also attacking Gov. Janet Mills as unwilling to work with Washington.
Susan Collins did not appear, but Vance praised the senator’s moderation despite past clashes over Trump, saying her independence suits Maine; her office said she stayed in Washington for Senate votes.
The message fits a broader strategy: a day earlier Vance said all 50 states must show they are prosecuting Medicaid fraud to keep receiving federal anti-fraud money, even as critics say the effort disproportionately targets Democratic-led states.
With new fraud allegations surfacing, what safeguards are in place to ensure future federal aid to Maine targets those most in need?
How might Maine's economy recover from energy shocks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and what support is planned for affected industries?
Could the federal anti-fraud crackdown actually lower healthcare costs for Maine residents, or might it disrupt access to needed services?