Rick Scott

Medical Fraudster Rick Scott Tipped to Lead Senate

Rick Scott, a leading contender for Senate Majority Leader and a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has a history of legal troubles, including a $1.7 billion settlement stemming from a massive Medicare fraud case against his former company, Columbia/HCA. While Scott has acknowledged “mistakes” made by the company, he has also compared his legal issues to the criminal cases against Trump, describing both as “political persecution”. Scott’s past and his recent political maneuvering have drawn attention to his potential leadership role in the Senate should Republicans regain control.

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