President Donald Trump nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to serve in the newly-formed role of assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo)
"My Administration has uncovered Fraud schemes in States like Minnesota and California, where these thieves have stolen Hundreds of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars," he continued.
Trump praised McDonald as a "very smart, tough and highly respected America First federal prosecutor who has successfully delivered justice in some of the most difficult and high-stakes cases our country has ever seen."
"Together, we will END THE FRAUD, and RESTORE INTEGRITY to our Federal Programs. Congratulations Colin — STOP THE SCAMS!" the president wrote.
Vice President JD Vance announced the new role and the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement division during a press briefing this month. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Vice President JD Vance announced the new role and the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division at the Department of Justice during a White House press briefing earlier this month, as the administration seeks to pursue a crackdown on alleged systemic fraud in federal programs, including in Minnesota and California.
"Colin McDonald is widely regarded as a thorough and highly competent attorney. He has an exceptional prosecutorial track record, which we look forward to seeing him put to use in his new role as Assistant Attorney General," Vance said at the time ahead of McDonald's formal nomination.
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