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News in English (USA) / 23.09.2026 / 19:00

Trump Administration Cuts 760,000 from Obamacare, Citing Fraud Claims

In a significant move, the Trump administration has announced the removal of approximately 760,000 individuals from Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage, alleging fraudulent enrollments. This action is part of an extensive anti-fraud initiative led by Vice President JD Vance, who stated that the effort would save taxpayers $2.2 billion. The administration claims that many of the affected individuals may not even exist and has implemented measures to stop new enrollments for alleged fraudsters. The decision has raised concerns regarding the impact on those losing coverage and has drawn criticism for its execution and reasoning.
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