Pontiac Times

Matt Maddock, a Michigan state legislator, posted several messages on his X (formerly Twitter) account on September 25, 2025, addressing concerns about government waste and fraud in public assistance programs.

In one post at 15:15 UTC, Maddock shared a link without additional commentary: https://t.co/59ywcWJtHO.

Later that day at 15:33 UTC, he raised the issue of potential financial consequences for Michigan if fraud in public assistance programs is not addressed. He wrote: "If Michigan fails to stop all the Bridge Card/EBT/SNAP fraud, the state will have to pay 400 million back to the federal government next year. https://t.co/mlrJP4faGg". The Bridge Card refers to Michigan's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system used for distributing SNAP benefits.

At 20:13 UTC, Maddock commented on perceptions of local government efficiency and solicited input from his followers. He stated: "Ppl tell me there is no waste in local government. I know they are wrong. I know some of you can text me 248-866-0541 with examples of waste in local government. I’m making a list and need your help. https://t.co/G2ooguCdmv".

The issue of fraud within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) systems has been an ongoing concern nationally as well as at the state level. States are required by federal law to monitor improper payments and may be subject to financial penalties if error rates exceed certain thresholds or if corrective actions are not taken. This can result in states being obligated to repay significant sums to the federal government when compliance standards are not met.

Maddock’s posts reflect broader debates about oversight and accountability in public spending, particularly regarding social safety net programs such as SNAP.