# Trump wants tougher jail terms for fraudsters targeting Americans

> United States President Donald Trump has threatened lengthy prison sentences for fraudsters targeting Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security programmes, warning that state and local politicians who knowingly fail to stop fraud could be held personally liable for the losses.

- Published: 2026-10-04T06:00:27.633Z
- Updated: 2026-10-04T06:00:27.633Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Donald Trump

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- 2026-10-04T06:00:27.633Z - Punch: [Trump wants tougher jail terms for fraudsters targeting Americans](https://punchng.com/trump-wants-tougher-jail-terms-for-fraudsters-targeting-americans/)

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