Verdict with Ted Cruz: ANOTHER Massive Somali Fraud in Ohio plus Tucker Descends into Madness

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: this fraud is open, obvious, and unchallenged. Where Is the Media? One of the sharpest critiques in the episode is aimed squarely at legacy media outlets. Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson ask why organizations like CNN, ABC, NBC, The Washington Post, and The New York Times have largely ignored these stories. They contrast that silence with the work done by conservative investigative journalists and outlets willing to follow the data—even when the conclusions are uncomfortable. As Ben Ferguson points out, some mainstream reporting has amounted to little more than calling suspected fraudsters and accepting their denials at face value. Turning the Corner: Federal Attention and Accountability Despite the scale of the problem, the hosts note that momentum may finally be shifting. The Trump administration, according to Senator Ted Cruz, has begun targeting Medicaid fraud through coordinated efforts involving the Department of Justice, HHS, and a federal task force. This marks a departure from years of bipartisan complacency that treated “non‑discretionary spending” as untouchable and immune from waste. Tucker Carlson and the Descent into Public Unreality The second half of the episode pivots sharply to a different but equally troubling subject: the public unraveling of Tucker Carlson following a following a recent interview with The New York Times. Senator Ted Cruz responds directly to repeated attacks made against him, calling them demonstrably false and knowingly dishonest. He notes that Tucker Carlson accused him—without evidence—of supporting violence against innocent people, claims Cruz categorically denies. The discussion becomes especially pointed when addressing Tucker Carlson’s defense of extremist figures and his denial of statements he made on his own show—statements that were replayed verbatim during the interview. Denial in Real Time One of the most striking moments discussed is Tucker Carlson denying that he ever suggested Donald J. Trump could be the Antichrist—only to be confronted with audio of himself saying exactly that. Rather than acknowledging the quote, Carlson simply denied it. For Senator Ted Cruz, this moment encapsulates a broader pattern: a complete detachment from facts, paired with confidence that charm and rhetoric will override reality. The Broader Warning While sharply critical, the episode ultimately frames Tucker Carlson’s decline as both dangerous and self‑limiting. The bad news, according to Senator Ted Cruz, is that such rhetoric fuels antisemitism, anti‑American sentiment, and hostility toward democratic institutions. The good news, he argues, is that this behavior is increasingly alienating audiences, rendering it less influential over time. Final Verdict This episode of Verdict with Senator Ted Cruz delivers a sobering assessment of two parallel failures: a government system that allows massive fraud to flourish, and a media culture that increasingly rewards denial, extremism, and falsehoods. Whether it is billions in taxpayer dollars vanishing through Medicaid abuse or public figures rewriting their own words, the theme is the same: accountability matters—or the consequences compound. As always, Ben Ferguson and Senator Ted Cruz urge listeners to share the episode, stay informed, and demand better—from government, from media, and from those who claim influence in the public square. Listen to new episodes of Verdict with Ted Cruz every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform to stay informed on the issues shaping America and the world. You can find Verdict with Ted Cruz podcast on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow

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