Carl DeMaio, a political commentator and activist, posted a series of tweets on March 19, 2026, criticizing California’s handling of public funds and alleging widespread fraud in the state’s hospice industry.
In his first tweet at 00:27 UTC, DeMaio referenced grassroots efforts by posting “#grassroots https://t.co/qItoMEjH7B”.
Later that day at 17:10 UTC, DeMaio accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of mismanaging taxpayer money. He wrote, “CA’s FRAUD PROBLEM is WORSE than Minnesota! The latest scandal we’re uncovering is billions of your tax dollars being wasted by Gavin Newsom on fraudulent payments to hundreds of FAKE hospices! WATCH! https://t.co/WfXoyxK1yb”.
At 18:50 UTC, DeMaio continued his criticism of organizations involved in the alleged fraud, stating, “Because for the Democrat activists who run these outfits, POLITICS and PROFIT will always be more important than PEOPLE. https://t.co/8E4L7zkflQ”.
Allegations regarding fraudulent activity in California’s hospice industry have surfaced in recent years. Reports have indicated that regulatory gaps allowed some operators to exploit Medicare and Medicaid billing systems by creating fake or unlicensed hospices and submitting claims for non-existent patients. State officials have faced scrutiny over oversight practices and the distribution of public funds intended for end-of-life care.
Governor Gavin Newsom has previously addressed concerns about fraud in state-funded programs by announcing reforms aimed at tightening regulations and improving oversight mechanisms. These actions followed investigations revealing significant losses due to improper payments across several sectors funded by taxpayer dollars.
