From Breitbart: Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) is demanding answers from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) over the state’s use of federal waivers to extend Medicaid coverage to illegal immigrants — raising alarms about taxpayer accountability, legal violations, and the erosion of benefits for law-abiding Americans.
In a letter obtained exclusively by Breitbart News, Hunt accused the Walz administration of misusing Section 1115 waivers under the Social Security Act, which allow states to temporarily deviate from federal Medicaid requirements and experiment with program implementation. Originally intended to improve care for low-income Americans, Hunt said Minnesota is abusing the waivers to funnel taxpayer-funded health care to illegal immigrants — violating federal law and undermining the integrity of Medicaid.
“While caring for those in medical need is vital, Medicaid funds should only go to U.S. citizens and lawful residents who meet eligibility requirements,” Hunt wrote.
The letter, copied to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, follows a June report from the Congressional Budget Office revealing that 1.4 million illegal immigrants are receiving Medicaid benefits nationwide.
“I am particularly alarmed about your use of waivers under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act, which have allowed undocumented immigrants to receive taxpayer-funded Medicaid benefits,” Hunt wrote in his letter to Walz.
In a post on X, Hunt wrote:
Democrat governors are STILL breaking federal law! Handing out taxpayer‑funded Medicaid benefits to illegal immigrants while ignoring their duty to American citizens.
❌ Last week: We exposed Gavin Newsom for abusing 1115 waivers to funnel Medi‑Cal to illegals.
❌ This week: We demanded answers from Kathy Hochul in New York.
❌ Today: We’ve called out Tim Walz in Minnesota for the number of illegals on MinnesotaCare.
These governors stonewall federal oversight, then turn around and falsely accuse Republicans of “ripping healthcare away” from millions.
Here’s the truth: NO ONE fights harder to keep illegal immigrants on taxpayer‑funded programs than Democrats.
Governor Walz, there’s a pattern emerging here. Will you be 3 for 3 on Blue State Governors who refuse to hand over the data?
Full story! https://t.co/N9m1UCbSCy
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) July 17, 2025
Just two days earlier, Hunt called out New York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul over the same issue:
Democrat governors are openly violating federal law, raiding taxpayer dollars, and handing out Medicaid benefits to illegal immigrants like it’s their own personal slush fund.
❌ Last week we exposed Gavin Newsom for using 1115 waivers to give Medi‑Cal to illegals.
❌ This week, we’re demanding answers from Kathy Hochul in New York.
New York alone harbors 670,000 illegal immigrants, roughly 4% of its entire population, while benefiting from Section 1115 waivers meant to help 70 million low‑income Americans, not those who broke our laws to get here.
Democrats talk a big game about Medicaid: but when asked to explain their abuse of the system?… Crickets.
Governor Hochul, you are federally required to provide this data. STOP hiding. STOP violating the law. Start answering to the American people.
Democrat governors are openly violating federal law, raiding taxpayer dollars, and handing out Medicaid benefits to illegal immigrants like it’s their own personal slush fund.
❌ Last week we exposed Gavin Newsom for using 1115 waivers to give Medi‑Cal to illegals.
❌ This… pic.twitter.com/r41HUycblG
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) July 15, 2025
Last week, Hunt ripped into California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom over taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits given to illegal aliens. He wrote:
Here’s the dirty little secret Democrats won’t admit: Republican Medicaid reforms will strengthen the program. And yes, illegal aliens are accessing benefits. If that’s not true, then prove it.
Governors like Gavin Newsom can clear this up with a full audit. Show us who’s receiving benefits. Show us how you’re using 1115 waivers. Because the truth is, we already know.
These states are federally required to report this data, and they refuse. Why?
Sustainable safety nets require citizenship. No exceptions. So let’s see the receipts, Governor. Sunshine is the best disinfectant.
Here’s the dirty little secret Democrats won’t admit: Republican Medicaid reforms will strengthen the program. And yes, illegal aliens are accessing benefits.
If that’s not true, then prove it.
Governors like Gavin Newsom can clear this up with a full audit. Show us who’s… pic.twitter.com/JQ096G2C4k
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) July 8, 2025
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