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EXPOSED: Democrats SQUANDER $20M on Healthcare for Just 173 Migrants

Gary FranchiAugust 12, 2026295 views
EXPOSED: Democrats SQUANDER $20M on Healthcare for Just 173 Migrants
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Once again, the Democrats have found a way to waste taxpayers' money. Reports reveal that Washington state Democrats spent a staggering $20 million on a new healthcare program intended for migrants. Shockingly, this taxpayer-funded initiative managed to cover only 173 migrants, far fewer than the promised 300—a gross misallocation of public resources.

The program was pushed through by Democrat leaders after the Trump administration wisely ended federal Medicaid coverage for noncitizen migrants. According to social media user @AinsworthKeith, this move was part of an effort to combat misguided federal policies. However, the results speak for themselves: $20 million earmarked for just over a hundred individuals.

"Washington state Democrats rushed through a $20 million state-funded healthcare program for noncitizen migrants after the Trump administration ended federal Medicaid coverage for them," tweeted @AinsworthKeith, providing damning evidence of the Democrats' spendthrift strategies.

Moreover, the initial plans projected to cover approximately 300 people in its first year, but even that number was anticipated to balloon to 1,200. Whether through negligence or incompetence, the Democrats have woefully underdelivered on their promises, as highlighted by user @Patrici04211472: "Democrats in Washington state rushed through the approval for a new $20 million program for healthcare for migrants, but a look at the program’s expenditures finds that the fund only covered 173 migrants."

It's clear to any sensible American that $20 million for 173 migrants is not just inefficiency—it's a betrayal of every taxpayer who trusted their hard-earned money to government leadership. It's this type of fiscal irresponsibility that fuels the ongoing distrust in government programs managed by the Left. @MarkRil65585049 echoed this sentiment on Twitter, "#the extent of Democrat corruption is astonishing."

Patriots, it's time to question the financial priorities of the Democrats, especially when they stand in stark contrast to the Trump Administration's America First policies. How many more millions must be squandered on misguided programs before accountability is enforced?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConservativeCraigVerifiedAug 12, 2026
Typical Democrats, always putting America last. We need to invest in our own citizens first.
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ConcernedCitizen2023VerifiedAug 13, 2026
Does anyone know how these funds are being allocated? Seems like there must be some kind of mismanagement going on to spend $20M on just 173 people.
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DataDigger777VerifiedAug 13, 2026
I read that much of it goes to administrative costs and overhead, which is ridiculous!
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TexasMomVerifiedAug 13, 2026
I live near the border, and we've seen firsthand how resources are stretched thin. It's frustrating watching federal money being blown this way when local schools and hospitals are struggling.
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LibertyLover99VerifiedAug 13, 2026
This is an outrageous misuse of taxpayer money! We have veterans suffering and in need of healthcare, but millions are being wasted on non-citizens?
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PatriotPaulVerifiedAug 14, 2026
Exactly! Our veterans should be the priority over illegal immigrants. This is just disgraceful.