President Donald Trump evoked Elon Musk during his Oval Office meeting with South Africa's president on Wednesday, during talks about the ongoing attacks white farmers in the country are facing.Trump went back and forth with President Cyril Ramaphosa over whether what is occurring in South Africa is indeed a "genocide" against white farmers. At one point, during the conversation, a reporter asked Trump how the United States and South Africa might be able to improve their relations.The president said that relations with South Africa are an important matter to him, noting he has several personal friends who are from there, including professional golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, who were present at Tuesday's meeting, and Elon Musk.DEMS SLAM ELON MUSK, MELANIA TRUMP WITH XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: GO BACK TO SOUTH AFRICA!Unprompted, Trump added that while Musk may be a South African native, he doesn't want to "get [him] involved" in the ongoing foreign diplomacy matters that played out during Tuesday's meeting."I don't want to get Elon involved. That's all I have to do, get him into another thing," Trump said to light laughter. "But Elon happens to be from South Africa. This is what Elon wanted. He actually came here on a different subject sending rockets to Mars OK? He likes that better. He likes that subject better. But Elon's from South Africa, and I don't want to talk to him about that. I don't think it's fair to him."Musk, who was present at the Oval Office meeting Tuesday, has been an open critic of his native-born country's government and has described the ongoing conflict there as a "genocide."HOUSE DEM BLASTED FOR 'UNHINGED' ELON MUSK RANT TELLING HIM TO 'GO BACK TO SOUTH AFRICA'Ahead of the meeting with Ramaphosa earlier this month, Musk-owned X garnered backlash over its AI chatbot, Grok, providing unsolicited responses about attacks against white farmers in South Africa.Musk's artificial intelligence company, which makes the technology for Grok, said following complaints that an "unauthorized modification" to Grok's algorithm is the reason why it kept talking about race and politics in South Africa, according to the Associated Press.

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough conceded on Wednesday that he was "obviously wrong" when he called former President Joe Biden the "best Biden ever" in March 2024.Scarborough explained during a conversation with CNN's Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on "Morning Joe" that he was in Ireland with Biden in 2023, noting the president had done several events and spoke to the MSNBC host for an interview."Hes doing well, he has a heros reception in Ireland. Ive told you about going in and talking to him for two and a half, three hours inside the White House, far beyond cogent. I mean really, really has a better, well, has a grasp of international politics in a way that only somebody whos been doing it since he was 29 years old," Scarborough said regarding the exchange."We get phone calls at home where the guy is like pounding me because of op-eds that I wrote, etc., etc. So, I said that this was Biden at his best. Thats what I saw. That's what other people saw, I was obviously wrong, so Im not sure what my takeaway is here, the next time," the MSNBC host said.CNN'S AXELROD SUGGESTS DISCUSSIONS AROUND BIDENS MENTAL ACUITY SHOULD BE SET ASIDE AMID CANCER DIAGNOSISScarborough was pressed on the clip of himself calling the former president the "best Biden ever" early in 2024 during a Tuesday conversation with journalist Mark Halperin on his show, "Next Up with Mark Halperin."The MSNBC host stood by his comments even as Halperin pressed him on whether he should have added a caveat of "except on the days when hes not the best Biden ever" to his remarks, as the pair discussed how the former president had good days and bad days in office.On "Morning Joe" in March 2024, Scarborough said of Biden, "I've said it for years now, he's cogent. But I undersold it when I said he was cogent, he's far beyond cogent. In fact, I think he's better than he's ever been, intellectually, analytically, because he's been around for 50 years.""Start your tape right now because Im about to tell you the truth. And f-you if you cant handle the truth. This version of Biden, intellectually, analytically, is the best Biden ever," the host added.DAN GAINOR: JOURNALISM'S ORIGINAL SPIN. 7 WAYS THE TAPPER/THOMPSON BIDEN BOOK ATTEMPTS TO ABSOLVE MEDIAThompson and Tapper joined the MSNBC program on Wednesday to discuss their new book about Biden's mental acuity, during which Tapper told Scarborough that the former president made a point to convince the MSNBC host that he was fit to run for re-election."And so again, am I going to look at a clip thats gone viral and pay more attention to that than two and a half, three hours I had with a guy one-on-one going around the world? No, Im just not going to," Scarborough said in response to the revelation. "Are some of the clips bad? Yeah, they certainly are bad."However, he argued that Biden's missteps didn't get in the way of him governing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"Put into proper context, I'm just not going to freak out and melt down on one or two clips here and there," Scarborough said. "And again he bumbled around, and he stumbled around, but he has for quite some time. That didn't seem to me to get in the way of Joe Biden being able to analyze the most important issues."

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham addressed allegations she had a sexual relationship with Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein.The allegation was mentioned in a lawsuit filed by former Suns employee Gene Traylor, who is suing Suns Legacy Partners, LLC, for alleged discrimination, harassment and retaliation.The lawsuit said Traylor told Bartelstein that another employee was spreading gossip about the married executive having an affair with Cunningham.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe former Mercury player released a statement Wednesday."I am deeply saddened by the recent false accusations made against me by Gene Traylor, someone I do not know and have never met. Let me be clear, his statements are untrue and extremely hurtful," she said."I am here to compete, play basketball at the highest level and win for my team and my fans, while inspiring other women that they can do or be anything they ever dream of becoming. I hold myself to the highest integrity and my values are what guide me on and off the court."To the media who reported on this, I have always spoken the truth and been transparent with (a) press inquiry. In this instance it feels irresponsible that I was never asked for a comment about the accusation before several clickbait stories went to print.FANS REACT TO CAITLIN CLARK NOT TAKING POTENTIAL GAME-WINNING SHOT"I will not let untrue gossip take my focus away from what is most important to me which is basketball, my supportive team and fans."The Suns denied the affair in a statement from senior vice president of communications Stacey Mitch, calling it "entirely false and morally reprehensible."The team blamed Traylors attorney, Sharee, Wright for including "salacious lies and fabrications into her complaints."Wright called the Suns statement "not only defamatory" but an "act of open retaliation against protected legal advocacy."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders made a mysterious social media post Wednesday, when he called out undescribed "false" reports."Lets Stop Lying today, tomorrow and the next day. Stop also trafficking false rumors or stories that dont involve not 1 witness that will stand by the story they told privately in order for it to circulate publicly," Sanders wrote on X.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSanders did not point to any specific reports, nor did he clarify the subject of the apparent "false rumors or stories."Sanders, the current head football coach at the University of Colorado, has been under a media microscope in recent weeks after his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, was selected in the NFL Draft.EX-NFL STAR FIRES OFF SHEDEUR SANDERS WARNINGS BEFORE CAREER BEGINSDuring April's NFL Draft, Shedeur fell all the way to the 144th pick after being projected by some to be the No. 1 overall pick. The fall became one of the most nationally-discussed NFL Draft topics in the event's history, with President Donald Trump even sending a Truth Social post criticizing NFL owners for not taking the quarterback in the first round.Deion sent a similar message calling out "lies" that week as well."A lie dont care who tells it or repeats it. Its goal is to be heard. The truth could be standing right in front of u consistently for years but u dont see it because a lie is in your mind," he wrote on X. "The Truth may not be as popular as a lie but the Truth wins in the end."Deion has been a lightning rod for media attention dating back to his NFL career regardless. The potential topics for whatever "false reports" he is referring to is wide in range.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A U.S. appeals court ordered the Trump administration this week to comply with a lower court judge's order to return a 20-year-old Venezuelan migrant deported from the U.S. to El Salvador in March, marking another setback in legal battles over its use of the Alien Enemies Act.The 21 decision from the 4th Circuit leaves in place U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallaghers earlier ruling that Daniel Lozano-Camargo, previously identified in court documents as "Cristian," must be allowed back into the country.Gallagher, a Trump appointee, ruled that Lozano-Camargo's removal violated an agreement that the Department of Homeland Security struck with a group of other migrants who entered the U.S. illegally as children and later sought asylum. DHS agreed not to deport these individuals, who later sought asylum in the U.S. until their cases could be fully adjudicated in court.The decision paves the way for the Trump administration to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. In the interim, Gallagher has said she will amend her ruling to set a formal timeline for the government to return the 20-year-old migrant to the U.S.FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS RETURN OF DEPORTED MIGRANT TO US, REJECTING TRUMP REQUESTThe Justice Department appealed the case to the 4th Circuit earlier this month.The majority opinion, published Monday night, rejected its request, stressing what judges said was their role in ensuring the courts have the ability to prevent any attempted "degradation of effective judicial review" by the executive branch."As is becoming far too common, we are confronted again with the efforts of the Executive Branch to set aside the rule of law in pursuit of its goals," Judge DeAndrea Gist Benjamin said, writing for the majority. "It is the duty of courts to stand as a bulwark against the political tides that seek to override constitutional protections and fundamental principles of law, even in the name of noble ends like public safety.""The Governments breach denied Cristian the benefit of the bargain and the process he was due," Gregory added.JUDGE ON WARPATH PRESSES TRUMP DOJ ON ABREGO GARCIA DEPORTATION, ANSWERS LEAVE COURTROOM IN STUNNED SILENCEGallagher ruled in April that the government violated a 2024 settlement between DHS and a group of young asylum seekers, including Lozano-Camargo. Under that deal, DHS agreed not to deport the migrants, all of whom entered the U.S. as unaccompanied children, until their cases were fully heard in court.Last month, Gallagher said Lozano-Camargos deportation was a "breach of contract" since his asylum case had not yet been heard and ordered the U.S. government to arrange for his release. Lawyers for the Trump administration argued Lozano-Camargo was eligible for removal under the Alien Enemies Act, citing his arrest and conviction on cocaine possession charges as recently as January. They also claimed, without evidence, he was a member of a "violent terrorist gang."IDENTITY OF SECOND DEPORTED MAN WHO JUDGE WANTS RETURNED TO US REVEALED AS TRUMP ADMIN FIGHTS ORDERGallagher reiterated her previous decision this month, emphasizing it has nothing to do with the strength of his asylum request in a nod to two apparent low-level drug offenses. Rather, she stressed, it was a matter of due process.The government is "measuring utility using the wrong yardstick" in this case, she told the administration, adding it is not a case of whether Lozano-Camargo will eventually receive asylum, but the process afforded to him in the interim.Process, she said, is important for various reasons, noting that even when outcomes in certain criminal cases or trials seem obvious, individuals are still entitled to a trial under U.S. law."We dont skip to the end and say, We all know how this is going to end, so well just skip that part,'" she said.This was also upheld by the judges of the appellate court."The Government's breach denied Cristian the benefit of the bargain and the process he was due," Benjamin said, writing for the majority.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe job of the courts is to "say what the law is," she said. "The task is delicate but cannot be shirked."It is unclear whether the Trump administration will appeal the case to the Supreme Court.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a House resolution Wednesday to expel Democratic New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver, who the day prior was served with federal charges for assaulting law enforcement officers earlier this month while protesting at a federal immigrant detention center."On May 9th, McIver didn't just break the law, she attacked the very people who defend it," Mace said in a press release announcing the new House Resolution. "Attacking Homeland Security and ICE agents isn't just disgraceful, it's assault. If any other American did what she did, they'd be in handcuffs. McIver thinks being a Member of Congress puts her above the law. It doesn't. She should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."The Department of Justice announced federal charges against McIver on Monday, accusing her of allegedly "assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement" earlier this month at a Newark-area immigrant detention facility known as Delaney Hall. McIver was there with two other members of Congress to conduct what they claimed were their congressionally mandated oversight duties, as well as the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Ras Baraka, who was subsequently arrested following the incident but later had his charges dropped.According to the press release, Mace's resolution notes that the House of Representatives already has precedent for expelling members of Congress who have been charged with serious criminal offenses.

Alan Alda is taking on his illness with a smile.In 2015, the "M*A*S*H" star was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. He also has face blindness, or prosopagnosia, which makes it difficult for him to recognize people.The 89-year-old told People magazine on Wednesday that managing his Parkinsons has "gone from a part-time job to almost a full-time job keeping track of all these little solutions."M.A.S.H STAR LORETTA SWIT SAYS SHE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT VETERANS IN OUR COUNTRY: THEYRE OUR HEROES"But it keeps me always looking for the funny side," the actor shared."Almost every day Im finding a new way to do something," the father of three told the outlet. "Its a little like a game. Ive found whatever the little problem is, if I keep at it, I can eventually solve it, and then I feel like a million bucks. Its a way to have a good time under poor circumstances."Acting continues to keep Alda busy. Most recently, he made a cameo appearance in Tina Feys Netflix series adaptation of his 1981 film, "The Four Seasons." It has already been renewed for a second season.Aldas character in Feys series is known for offering advice from his wife. Its no different from real life, he said. Alda has been married to his spouse, Arlene, for 68 years."She always says, The secret to marriage is a short memory," Alda told the outlet. "We both try to practice being there when were there: listening, answering, taking an interest. You can get used to somebody, no matter who it is. Ive always thought if the Pope and Mother Teresa were a couple, after a few years, theyd have to work it out."According to the outlet, Alda met Arlene, 92, during their college days in 1956 at a mutual friends party in New York City. When a rum cake fell onto the floor, they were the only two guests who didnt hesitate to eat it.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIt was love at first sight."[I knew she was the one] when we ate the cake off the floor," said Alda. "There's something about flirting over food, and that she laughed at my jokes meant a lot. We still laugh at each other's jokes a lot, and she's getting funnier every day."And as Alda navigates his Parkinsons, Arlene continues to be by his side.WATCH: MIKE FARRELL TALKS ABOUT HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH ALAN ALDA"I dont have dexterity with my fingers the way I used to, so sometimes she has to tear a package open for me," Alda explained. "Shes so good-natured about it. Im always saying, Thank you. I dont get proud. I'm glad that I can do something. Proud seems like a waste of time."Back in 2019, Alda recalled to Fox News Digital what it was like filming the final episode of "M*A*S*H," titled "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," which he also directed. TheWashington Post reported more than 106 million viewers watched the series finale. The outlet also shared that the episode was so highly anticipated that 30-second advertising slots sold for $50,000, more than some slots for the 1983 Super Bowl.In addition to this, theUnited Press International reported that an estimated one million viewers in New York City alone used the toilet after the show ended, pouring 6.7 million gallons of water through the citys sewers.Alda said the pressure was on to deliver a final goodbye that fans wouldn't forget."I wanted to end it in a way that showed that everybody was going home with some kind of wound from the war," said Alda. "That the war didnt leave anybody the way they were when they started. Sometimes it was physical wounds, and sometimes it was emotional. We wanted to be authentic about that and genuine.""I also wanted to give everybody a goodbye, including the extras," Alda continued. "You know, the audience got to know the extras on the show. So I gave them all speeches about what they were all going to do when they got home. Which didnt always go well with them because they werent used to acting, they were all used to being in the background."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe star admitted he was faced with even bigger obstacles."The other challenge in directing the final episode was the outdoor location that we used in the mountains of Malibu," said Alda."It caught fire on a Friday night or Saturday morning, and the entire set burned to the ground. I still had a lot of scenes to shoot there. So I spent the weekend rewriting the script and wrote a fire into it. And the rest of the show took place in another location. But thats one of the fun things that happen when youre acting. You have everything prepared. Everything is all set up to go, and then at the last minute, you have to improvise, which is exciting."He also told Fox News Digital that his wifes advice on keeping a short memory to ensure a long marriage "works.""Two people cant live together unless they occasionally have a difference of opinion or a different way of doing things," he said. "And as youre working that out, no matter how strongly you feel, I think its good to remember that you love this person. Its easy to forget when you get upset about something. And it shortens up the conversation a lot."

The Washington Post editorial board called for more oversight of the Oval Office on Wednesday to ensure a cover-up of the president's health doesnt happen again following revelations in a bombshell book alleging the White House hid former President Joe Bidens decline from the public."It now seems that, for a considerable time, Biden might have lacked the stamina and cognitive capacity the job demands and that his family and closest aides concealed this from the public," the papers editorial board wrote."Their apparent decision to put personal loyalties ahead of their duty to the country must be reckoned with. A legal mechanism should be considered to ensure that this doesnt happen again," the board proposed.The former president's health is once again in the headlines after CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios correspondent Alex Thompson's new book, "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," was released on Tuesday.CBS NEWS REPORTER SAYS WSJ'S 'COURAGEOUS' 2024 REPORT ON BIDEN'S DECLINE SHOULD HAVE WON THE PULITZERThe book alleges that Bidens inner circle concealed his cognitive decline for years and was released just days after news broke that Biden had been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.The Post relayed accounts from Tapper and Thompson's book detailing how Biden was showing issues with his memory as early as the 2020 campaign, with one Democrat who was involved in his campaign concluding that he was unfit for office.From at least 2022, Biden was forgetting the names of his top aides and appearing incoherent at times, according to the book.Biden's staff also reportedly adjusted his schedule to when he was at his sharpest because of these issues.WALL STREET JOURNAL CALLS OUT TAPPER FOR SNEERING AT PAPER'S STORY ABOUT BIDEN'S DECLINE"The country was fortunate not to have experienced a late-night crisis that he would have had trouble handling. It would be folly to count on such luck in the future," the board wrote."Can steps be taken to ensure that voters remain aware of their leaders frailties? This is a question for Congress: How should the government respond when a president seems to be operating with diminished faculties?" the editors asked.The Post board proposed that Congress be empowered to "keep tabs on the presidents cognitive health and to act when necessary.""Ideally, Congress would create a sober, bipartisan commission to investigate ways to maintain transparency about the presidents health, mental and physical. Perhaps some objective cognitive testing should be required, in addition to a physical examination, with the results made public annually," the board suggested.RADIO HOST CHARLAMAGNE ACCUSES CNN, JAKE TAPPER OF BEING 'COMPLICIT' IN BIDEN COVER-UPThe editorial comes as questions swirl around Bidens cancer diagnosis and why the disease was not caught earlier.On Monday, former Biden medical advisor Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist, said that the former president likely had cancer since the beginning of his presidential term, if not longer.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"He did not develop it in the last 100 to 200 days," Emanuel told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough on Monday. "I don't think there's any disagreement about that."

Its where everybody knew his name.Actor George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm Peterson in "Cheers," died Tuesday, but in one of his last interviews before his death, he shared how his one-word audition sparked into him landing his iconic role.In August, Wendt reunited with his "Cheers" co-stars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson for their podcast, SiriusXM's "Where Everybody Knows Your Name." During their conversation, he looked back on how he nearly missed out on the role that would define his career, all because of a scheduling conflict.GEORGE WENDT, 'CHEERS' STAR, DEAD AT 76"My agent called and said, You know, honey, they want you to do this "Cheers." Now youre not available,' because I had this other show ['Making the Grade'] at Paramount for CBS," Wendt remembered at the time."Then they go, But they want you to come in anyway, and its really small, though.' I go, Oh, OK."The "really small" role was originally just one line in the pilot episode of "Cheers."Wendt recalled asking his agent, "How small?" to which she replied, "Well, it's really just one line actually it's just one word come to think of it, it's one syllable."Wendt was asked to walk into the bar and say "beer" to Shelley Longs character, Diane Chambers.Although the audition was just one syllable, it would eventually echo through sitcom history.After the initial reading, the team behind "Cheers" realized Wendt had something more to offer. They expanded the role and gave him a second shot, as he auditioned for another character altogether.CHEERS STARS TED DANSON, WOODY HARRELSON ONCE DITCHED WORK TO DO AN EXTRAORDINARY AMOUNT OF MUSHROOMS"I read it," Wendt said. "And then they decided they were going to try to make it work out where I could do both shows, and then the other show got canceled."Wendt's beloved "Cheers" character, Norm Peterson, became a fan favorite, as the frequent customer had a punchline for every pint.Wendt died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, according to a statement from a family representative shared with Fox News Digital."George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him," the statement read.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time."His "Cheers" co-stars honored Wendt in heartfelt tributes after his death."I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us. I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," Danson wrote in a statement given to The Hollywood Reporter. "It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie."Kelsey Grammer, who portrayed Frasier Crane on "Cheers" before he starred in his own spin-off, said, "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Im heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend George Wendt," said co-star John Ratzenberger in a statement of his own. "He was a true craftsman humble, hilarious and full of heart. What you saw on screen was exactly who he was off screen with impeccable comedic timing and a deep loyalty to those he loved. Ill miss our conversations and the quiet moments of friendship that meant the most. My thoughts are with his wife Bernadette, their children, and everyone who loved him.""Cheers" co-star Rhea Perlman echoed a similar sentiment, saying, "George Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met."Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli in the series, continued, "It was impossible not to like him. As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week. I loved doing it and he loved pretending it didnt hurt. What a guy! Ill miss him more than words can say.""Cheers" aired 275 episodes over its 11-season run on NBC from 1982 to 1993. The beloved show took home 28 Emmy Awards with a total of 179 nominations.

A Texas-based doctor was sentenced Wednesday to 10 yearsin prison for healthcare fraud after he carried out what prosecutors said was a nearly two-decade scheme that involved falsely diagnosing thousands of patients with degenerative diseases and profiting handsomely off their treatments.Jorge Zamora-Quezada, a rheumatologist licensed to practice medicine in Texas, Arizona and Massachusetts before being stripped of his licenses in each state, raked in hundreds of millions of dollars for the misdiagnoses and treatment he ordered during his roughly 20 years as a medical practitioner. The treatments included punishing rounds of chemotherapy, intravenous infusions, and a battery of other tests, monthly visits, and regular procedures associated with the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, autoimmune condition for which there is no cure.The sentencing, and his earlier court appearances, played out at times like a study in contrasts. Prosecutors detailed his extravagant lifestyle, including a private jet, 13 properties across the U.S., including in Aspen and various towns in Mexico, and a Maserati while the health of the patients he defrauded continued to worsen.Prosecutors accused him of taking advantage of vulnerable individuals in Texas, such as teenagers, elderly individuals, and disabled persons, in order to carry out the scheme. Some of them testified at Wednesdays hearing about the ongoing side effects they suffered as a result of the doctors actions, including receiving chemotherapy or IV infusions they did not need.AMTRAK BILKED OUT OF $12M BY AT LEAST 119 EMPLOYEES, DOCTORS IN FRAUD SCHEME; MANY STILL ON THE JOB: REPORTIts "one of the most egregious" cases of its kind the Justice Department has brought in this space,Matthew Galeotti, head of the Justice Department Criminal Division, told Fox News Digital in a sit-down interview on Wednesday.Thats because of "all of the various kinds of misconduct rolled into one," he said, "and because it was pervasive the scheme lasted more than 18 years.""By the time you're towards the end of the scheme, he knows the consequences some of these things have had on the victims, and he's going forward anyways," he said of the doctor.The Justice Department's Criminal Division has been prosecuting this case for years. Unlike other departments, it is one of the few where career and political staff alike are largely in lockstep, with goals and cases that transcend partisan politics and seek instead to hold criminals like the Texas doctor accountable.Galeotti said he sees the case as emblematic of the Trump administrations goals to vindicate victims and counter wasteful government spending."Even in cases where you don't see this level of misconduct, where you're not prescribing someone chemotherapy medicine that doesn't need it, which obviously sort of stands out on its own, we still have a problem because you were wasting government funds that should be going to actually benefiting patients," Galeotti said.A BERLIN DOCTOR HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH THE KILLINGS OF 15 PATIENTS UNDER PALLIATIVE CAREA separate Justice Department official told Fox News Digital Zamora-Quezadas case was one of the "most significant" instances of patient harm that he had seen in at least a decade."There was testimony about truly debilitating side effects from the medications, things like strokes, necrosis of the jawbone, really the jawbone melting away, hair loss, liver damage," the official said.The doctors actions were seen as particularly egregious, in the Justice Department's telling, because they sought to prey on lower-income communities in Texas, targeting teenagers, elderly persons, and disabled individuals. The doctor also operated in areas with less access to medical care and with fewer native English speakers compared to other parts of the state."Of course, it's always the most twisted when you're benefiting from someone else's misfortune misfortune you caused and misfortune you used for your own personal enrichment," Galeotti said."They're the hallmarks of the worst kind of conduct that you see," Galeotti said.DOJ PROSECUTOR SUING TRANS MEDICINE WHISTLEBLOWER TAKEN OFF CASE OVER APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTERESTZamora-Quezada was convicted by a jury in 2020 of seven counts of healthcare fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, and one count of obstruction of justice. His attorneys argued that the fraud was not "pervasive" in the way the government made it out to be, according to public court filings.Prosecutors said Zamora-Quezada purchased condominium properties in vacation towns, including in Aspen, San Diego, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They said he commuted to his various doctors offices in Texas in a Maserati and a private jet, both emblazoned with his initials, "ZQ." His assets were forfeited after he was charged, prosecutors said.Meanwhile, they said, while Zamora-Quezada was living a life of luxury, out of nearly 100,000 Medicare patients he treated, Zamora-Quezada diagnosed 72.9% of them with rheumatoid arthritis. Prosecutors compared that data to seven other Texas rheumatologists, who cumulatively diagnosed 13% of their patients with the same condition.Prosecutors asked for $100 million in restitution, but the judge required him to pay $28 million.Attorneys for Zamora-Quezada did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.