Q: Can you talk about the legal authority under which the federal govt pauses legally obligated funds, such as Medicaid?
JD VANCE: Congress appropriates the money. We're the ones who actually make sure it actually goes to the people it ought to go to.
If this illegal act is allowed, then any appropriations bill is worthless. Trump and his lackeys can punish his political opponents by withholding funds designated for blue states. Even if you don't like Medicaid spending, any person who cares about the law has to oppose this move.
