While the liberal elites in blue states like Maine sip their organic lattes and pat themselves on the back for “compassionate” government, the real story is how they’re letting taxpayer dollars vanish into a black hole of fraud and abuse. Enter Dr. Mehmet Oz, the no-nonsense CMS administrator who’s wielding his authority like a surgeon cutting out cancer. His latest operation? Slicing open Maine’s bloated Medicaid program, where he’s uncovered the same kind of localized scams that turned Minnesota into a punchline for Somali-linked rip-offs. And who’s been asleep at the wheel? Governor Janet Mills, the Democrat darling now eyeing a Senate seat in 2026, who’s let this rot spread on her watch. It’s a classic tale of big government gone wild, and it’s time to drain this swamp before it swallows more of our hard-earned cash.
The Minnesota Echo: Same Scam, Different State
You remember Minnesota, right? That liberal utopia where fraudsters siphoned off billions from child nutrition and autism programs, with money funneled through fake businesses in Somali-heavy areas. Well, Maine’s got its own version playing out right now. Federal auditors just dropped a bombshell report in January 2026, revealing at least $45.6 million in improper Medicaid payments for autism services to kids. These are rehabilitative and community support programs meant to help children with developmental disabilities build daily living skills and manage behavior. But instead of oversight, we’ve got red flags waving like a Fourth of July parade: insufficient documentation of autism diagnoses, lack of proper billing records, and payments that don’t comply with federal rules.
The fraud’s clustered in small geographic pockets, just like in Minnesota, where a former linen factory got converted into an office hive for 400 shady Medicaid outfits billing roughly $1 million each—adding up to nearly $400 million in suspect claims. In Maine, autism spending surged over 50% out of nowhere, with claims pouring in from concentrated areas. Dr. Oz isn’t mincing words: He’s spotlighting how 100% of the sampled autism care claims were problematic, with tens of millions already flagged as improper. It’s not just errors; it’s a pattern screaming organized abuse, and it’s hitting programs like interpreter services and personal care too. Why didn’t anyone catch this earlier? Because Maine’s so-called safeguards are about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.
Dr. Oz’s Fraud-Busting Crusade: No More Free Rides
Dr. Oz, fresh off exposing Minnesota’s nightmare, isn’t letting Maine slide. As head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, he’s launched a full-scale investigation, demanding answers from state officials on how they’re preventing, detecting, and recovering stolen funds. He’s given Governor Mills 30 days to respond—tick-tock, Janet. Oz is clear: Maine looks a lot like Minnesota, with the same warning signs of insufficient state reviews and zero statewide oversight on these high-risk programs. He’s already clawed back improper payments and is auditing every suspicious claim, vowing to ban dishonest providers from ever billing again.
You’ve probably heard about Minnesota’s fraud problems. Maine also needs to clean up its act.
Last month, HHS investigators released a report that identified at least $45 million in improper payments to the state’s Medicaid-funded treatment program for children with autism.… pic.twitter.com/z0Mu542BNA
— DrOzCMS (@DrOzCMS) February 6, 2026
This isn’t Oz’s first rodeo. Back in April 2025, he announced billions in nationwide fraud recoveries, making liberals shiver at the thought of accountability. In Maine, he’s zeroing in on outfits like those providing autism treatments, where audits show payments for services that might never have happened. And it’s not isolated—whistleblowers are coming forward, alleging systemic scams in immigrant health providers, with federal prosecutors charging folks in tax fraud schemes tied to undelivered interpreter services. Oz’s message? The federal taxpayer won’t foot the bill for blue-state sloppiness. He’s turning the heat up, and it’s about time someone did.
Mills’ Mess: How the Governor Let the Fraud Flourish
Now, let’s talk about Janet Mills, the 78-year-old term-limited governor who’s decided her next gig should be unseating Susan Collins in the 2026 Senate race. Announced her campaign in October 2025, she’s pitching herself as the “tested” candidate, promising just one six-year term if she wins. But under her administration since 2019, Maine’s Medicaid program—MaineCare—has been a fraudster’s playground. Despite claims of continuous audits and compliance monitoring, the reality is a glaring lack of effective oversight. No comprehensive statewide reviews for autism programs, no aggressive pursuit of red flags, and payments paused only after federal heat came down.
Lawmakers are finally stirring: In January 2026, the Government Oversight Committee pushed for a probe into the Department of Health and Human Services over these credible fraud allegations. Three Republican senators demanded an examination of why the state greenlit 16 high-risk providers without proper checks. And a whistleblower flat-out accused the Mills administration of neglecting obvious Somali-linked fraud in MaineCare. Mills’ response? Crickets so far on Oz’s 30-day ultimatum. Meanwhile, her department’s “framework” for safeguarding funds—claims reviews, corrective plans, referrals to law enforcement—hasn’t stopped the bleeding. Urban areas with high immigrant populations are seeing the same clustered billing spikes as Minnesota, yet Mills’ team let it balloon without intervention.
Polling from October 2025 shows Mills trailing Graham Platner in the Democratic primary, with Platner leading 45% to Mills’ 32% among likely voters, thanks to strong support from young progressives and socialists. If that’s any indication, even her own party smells the weakness.
America First Wins When Fraud Loses
This Maine debacle is a microcosm of why we need more Dr. Oz types in Washington—folks who aren’t afraid to call out the waste and hold liberal governors accountable. While Mills dreams of a Senate seat, her legacy is millions in misspent dollars that could have gone to real Americans in need. Oz’s crackdown is a breath of fresh air in Trump’s second term, proving that America First means protecting our borders, our budgets, and our benefits from abuse. Let Maine be a warning: No more blank checks for blue-state boondoggles. Time to build that wall around the fraud, folks—and watch the liberals squirm as the truth comes out.