President Trump announced a major crackdown on fraud in Democratic-led states, targeting financial crimes, illegal immigration and misuse of taxpayer-funded programs, with Vice President J.D. Vance leading the initiative.
The administration singled out Minnesota, citing large-scale fraud schemes in Somali American communities, while also indicating heightened scrutiny for California, Massachusetts and Maine.
Trump asserted that rooting out fraud could help balance the federal budget, estimating $19 billion in fraud losses – though he provided no detailed evidence.
Vance pledged a “whole government approach,” involving DOJ and Treasury investigations, while officials hinted at audits, international transaction monitoring and probes into Medicaid fraud and childcare fraud schemes.
The initiative drew immediate criticism, including from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and sets the stage for a contentious election-year battle over federal oversight, fiscal responsibility and Deep State accountability.
President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping “war on fraud” targeting blue states, tapping Vice President J.D. Vance to lead this endeavor.
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