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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

White House loses it and falsely accuses editor of hiding information – but it’s a Trump team gaffe

The White House accused an editor of “shielding” a photo of a fraudster – though the debacle turned out to be a gaffe of the Trump team’s own making.

On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the administration’s crackdown on fraud. Displaying a photo on stage, Vance highlighted the case of Markita Barnes, who stole $2.3 million from a Medicaid benefit program meant to help pregnant women and mothers.

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