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Trump and Vance launch $25M fraud whistleblower program
Trump and Vance announce $25 million program to reward public tips on government fraud.
In brief
Trump and Vance announce $25 million program to reward public tips on government fraud. Trump and Vance launched a $25 million program to pay up to $30,000 for whistleblowers who expose government fraud. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Trump and Vance announce program
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance announced a $25 million program to encourage public reporting of suspected government fraud.
Rewards for fraud tips
Participants could receive up to $30,000 if their tip leads to a fraud conviction or significant federal enforcement action.
1% commission on fraud
Trump said payments would be a 1% commission on the amount of fraud uncovered by the tip.
Trump decides rewards
Trump will decide who gets reward money if multiple people claim to have provided the tip.
Journalists can participate
Trump stated journalists could participate in the whistleblower program.
Vance on fraud impact
Vance said tax dollars are stolen by fraud and that exposing it helps save America.
“The president has said it must stop. It is stopping. And if you want to help us stop it, you get to share in the rewards”
The big picture
Trump and Vance launched a $25 million program to pay up to $30,000 for whistleblowers who expose government fraud.
