President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Chairman of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, are scheduled to announce in the Oval Office this afternoon a new fraudster tip line and compensation for fraud whistleblowers.
President Trump tasked the Vice President in March with leading the White House’s Fraud Task Force and investigations into the various schemes to defraud the federal government.
Billions of dollars in fraud through stolen welfare benefits has been uncovered by Vance’s task force.
Now, they’re incentivizing fraud whistleblowers and journalists who uncover fraud and report it to the federal government.
Independent journalist Nick Shirly will also reportedly receive an award for exposing the Medicare and child care fraud throughout the state of Minnesota.
Per Fox:
Trump and Vice President JD Vance will unveil a $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP) during a Tuesday afternoon announcement with the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in the Oval Office, a White House official told Fox News Digital.
WHIP will offer eligible tipsters up to $30,000 if their information leads to a successful fraud conviction or a significant federal enforcement action, the official said.
Trump also plans to present independent journalist Nick Shirley with a $10,000 check for his work exposing suspected fraud in Minnesota, according to the official.
“Every day, President Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is zeroing in on the rampant abuse of taxpayer dollars and giving Americans the accountability they deserve. This administration has zero tolerance for individuals who steal from Americans,” White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital.
The Justice Department will administer the new program, and Americans will be able to submit tips through fraud.gov, the official said. The initiative aims to encourage both independent journalists and everyday Americans to flag suspected fraud involving taxpayer money.
The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm ET.
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