Vance Announces New Deputy AG Role to Root Out Supposed “Fraud” |
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On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance announced the creation of a new position within the Department of Justice (DOJ) with broad authority to investigate “fraud.”
The Trump administration has frequently cited fraud as a basis for cutting or undermining rights or benefits for U.S. residents — particularly fraud they assert is due to immigration. Recently, for example, the White House blocked $10 billion in federal expenditures for child care and other services in five Democratic-controlled states. Those states are now suing the administration to have the funds released.
In his statement, Vance said a person has already been selected for the position, but did not name them. He also said the person would serve in a deputy attorney general role.
“This is the person who is going to make sure we stop defrauding the American people,”