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Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany discussed recent actions by state officials related to fraud enforcement, pointing to developments in Maine, Minnesota, and California during a segment that also referenced a video involving independent journalist Nick Shirley and California lawmakers.

McEnany described what she said were differing approaches among states in how fraud is addressed, citing Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ final budget and a provision related to federal funding.

“We are seeing this trend happening in blue states, Trump derangement syndrome, TDS, causing some Democratic officials to protect fraudsters. So in Maine, Janet Mills signing her final budget as governor last week, and buried inside of it, she snuck a provision in that would put taxpayers on the hook for any business that lost federal funding, while the Trump administration cracks down on fraud.”

She contrasted that with action taken in Minnesota, where lawmakers approved a measure focused on fraud oversight.

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“Meanwhile, in Minnesota, a bipartisan, 60 to seven vote created an independent Office of the Inspector General to investigate and prosecute fraud in the state. That’s a good thing, but Republicans say Democrats are attempting to sabotage the bill.”

McEnany then turned to California, where she referenced recent statements from Attorney General Rob Bonta and a separate legislative effort tied to his wife.

“And then check out what California is up to. You might have heard about this. Last week, Attorney General Rob Bonta admitted fraud existed in his state and touted his efforts to crack down on it, leading a massive hospice fraud bust charging 21 people accused of stealing $267 million but this week, his wife, the attorney general’s wife, who works in the State House, led a different charge.”

McEnany said the proposal, known as the Stop Nick Shirley Act, would affect the release of investigative materials.

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“She’s pushing the stop Nick Shirley Act, which would restrict the release of investigative videos while imposing penalties on those exposing fraud. And state Democrats are signing on advancing the bill on Thursday, independent journalist Nick Shirley was seen confronting some of those Democrats, trying to figure out what they are trying to hide from?”

Video footage circulating online shows Shirley speaking with California lawmakers about the proposed legislation. In the exchange, Shirley questioned the intent of the bill and raised concerns about potential penalties.

“A lot of people are worried about that. It’s going to stop fraud investigations. You’re the one who signed off, and you’re a co author of it, they could potentially risk receiving a $10,000 fine with this bill you guys are trying to pass,” Shirley said.

State Assembly member Josh Lowenthal responded briefly.

“Well, I need to read the bill.”

Shirley continued questioning the lawmaker about his support for the measure.

“But you’re, you signed off on the bill.”

He also asked about the broader impact of the proposal.

“What would make you guys want to pass this? Do you think it makes it harder for fraud to get discovered here in the United States? Can you give us your opinion?”

According to the video, the lawmaker walked away without further comment.

Shirley later asked another question about the bill.