ANOTHER Massive Somali Fraud in Ohio — Plus Tucker Carlson’s Public Meltdown

In the latest episode of Verdict with Senator Ted Cruz, Ben Ferguson and Senator Ted Cruz break down two explosive stories that underscore a broader crisis of accountability in America today: a massive Medicaid fraud operation centered in Ohio and the increasingly erratic public behavior of Tucker Carlson.

The episode pulls no punches. From jaw‑dropping investigative reporting to direct confrontation with media dishonesty, the discussion exposes how fraud, media malpractice, and ideological extremism flourish when institutions refuse to do their jobs.

A Familiar Pattern: Massive Fraud, New State, Same Playbook

The episode opens with breaking revelations about large‑scale Somali‑linked Medicaid fraud in Ohio, following a now‑familiar pattern first exposed in Minnesota. Senator Ted Cruz describes the scope of the problem as “staggering,” emphasizing that what once appeared isolated is now clearly systemic and national.

The hosts describe how fraudsters exploit Medicaid waivers designed to expand healthcare access by creating fake or shell home‑healthcare companies. These entities bill the federal government for “services” that are either unverifiable or never performed at all—often something as minimal as “companionship” or “conversation” with a family member.

The hosts emphasize that this is not about legitimate aid recipients, but about companies getting rich off a system that lacks oversight, accountability, or meaningful verification mechanisms.

The Daily Wire Investigation That Blew It Open

Much of the episode centers on a blockbuster investigation by The Daily Wire, led by investigative reporter Luke Rosiak. Drawing from newly released federal Medicaid billing data, the investigation uncovers what Rosiak himself describes as “the biggest government waste scandal” he has seen in two decades of reporting.

The data shows Ohio spent over $1 billion on home healthcare services in a single year, with virtually no way to verify whether services were rendered. Because these services occur inside private residences—and are often provided by relatives—there is no practical enforcement mechanism.

Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson walk listeners through how entire neighborhoods in Columbus are now dominated by Medicaid‑billing entities. Buildings house dozens—sometimes nearly a hundred—nearly identical home‑healthcare LLCs, many with no employees present and no visible business operations.

One such building alone billed taxpayers $66 million in just a few years.

How the Scam Works: Simple, Brazen, and Legal on Paper

The hosts explain the business model in blunt terms:

A middle‑aged individual is paid by a Medicaid‑approved company to “care for” an elderly family member—often a parent. That individual becomes an “employee” of a shell company, bills Medicaid through an NPI number, and collects federal funds with no independent verification.

All it takes is one cooperative doctor willing to sign off on a form stating that the patient “could use help around the house.” There is no spending cap, no meaningful audit process, and no effective safeguard against abuse.

As Senator Ted Cruz notes, this structure could “bankrupt a state” if replicated at scale—and evidence suggests it already is.

Corruption on Top of Corruption

The episode catalogs a series of deeply troubling examples uncovered by investigators:

A politician running an $11 million home‑healthcare operation while hiding it from his official biography
A janitorial company that rebranded as a healthcare provider and billed nearly $100,000 in its first month
A landlord who made hundreds of millions renting space to Medicaid‑billing companies
A convicted Medicaid fraudster claiming poverty to avoid restitution
An accountant stripped of his license who went on to run a multi‑million‑dollar healthcare company

Each example reinforces the same conclusion:

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