President Donald Trump is rolling out a new program ahead of the midterm elections offering payments of up to $30,000 for fraud tips that result in a successful prosecution or government enforcement action, according to a White House official.
The $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program administered by the Department of Justice marries two efforts that Trump has seized on in his midterm campaign blitz: fighting fraud and distributing government funds directly to Americans. Trump plans to announce the program during an Oct. 20 event at the White House.
Nick Shirley, a conservative influencer who attracted attention for a viral video alleging day care fraud in Minnesota, will receive the first $10,000 fraud whistleblower check, the official said. A woman featured in Shirley’s video later was charged with fraud.
Trump tapped Vice President JD Vance to lead a new anti-fraud initiative earlier this year. Vance has been traveling the country promoting the effort and accusing Democrat-led states of not doing enough to stop fraud in government programs such as Medicaid, which provides health insurance for lower-income individuals.
Vance announced earlier this month that Microsoft and seven other companies were suspended from a program that allows businesses to seek permanent residency in the United States for foreign workers, accusing them of abusing the system. During the same event, Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said he is conducting an...
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