Instead of cracking down, however, State Democrats want to reduce the penalties—effectively legalizing welfare fraud.

Gavin Newsom doubled spending on California food stamps. Romanian fraud rings immediately started stealing millions from the program. Instead of cracking down, however, State Democrats want to reduce the penalties—effectively legalizing welfare fraud. pic.twitter.com/uthArGDaXq

— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@christopherrufo) April 1, 2026