"Trump's Mixed Messages on Medicare and Social Security"

Former President Donald Trump, who recently vowed to reduce spending on Social Security and Medicare by targeting waste and fraud, granted clemency to several individuals convicted in major Medicare fraud cases during the closing months of his presidency. These individuals collectively filed nearly $1.6 billion in fraudulent claims through Medicare or Medicaid. Trump's actions have drawn criticism from experts and come in contrast to his recent statements about protecting entitlement programs.