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On the recordDecember 11, 2025
another day, another disgusting pardon by Donald Trump. I will tell you today about Joseph Schwartz. Joseph Schwartz ran a nationwide nursing home empire and stole $38 million through Medicaid and tax fraud. I want you all to remember that is our money. He cheated American taxpayers. He cheated his employees. He stole money out of their paychecks and kept it for himself instead of paying their taxes. He robbed them of their 401(k)'s. Elderly patients in his care got substandard care. In April, this swindler was rightly sentenced to 3 years in prison, but he didn't stay long thanks to our President. He gave him a full and unconditional pardon after just 90 days. Trump and the Republicans cut $1 trillion from Medicaid, and Americans are not going to have their healthcare. Meanwhile, this guy literally steals $38 million from all of us, and Trump lets him walk free and back home to his $1.2 million home. Trump is laughing at his voters. It is disgusting.
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the pardon of Joseph Schwartz and criticizing Donald Trump's actions regarding Medicaid and healthcare.

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