January 29, 2026 | SUNTV Global Channel | News
President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the U.S. Department of Justice, naming veteran federal prosecutor Colin McDonald as its first-ever Assistant Attorney General.
The announcement was made via Trump’s social media platform, where he described the new division as a central part of his administration’s effort to combat large-scale fraud targeting the federal government and American taxpayers.
According to Trump, the division will focus on dismantling what he called widespread and sophisticated fraud schemes that have allegedly drained hundreds of billions of dollars from public funds.
“I am pleased to nominate Colin McDonald to serve as the first ever Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, a new Division at the Department of Justice which I created to catch and stop fraudsters that have been stealing from the American people,” Trump said.
The president claimed his administration has already uncovered major fraud operations in states including Minnesota and California, alleging that criminal networks exploited government programs to siphon massive sums of taxpayer money.
“My Administration has uncovered fraud schemes in States like Minnesota and California, where these thieves have stolen hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars,” he stated.
Trump praised McDonald as a tough and experienced prosecutor with a strong track record in complex, high-profile cases, describing him as a key figure in restoring accountability within federal systems.
“Colin McDonald is 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,” Trump said.
He added that McDonald’s leadership would strengthen oversight of federal programs and help rebuild public trust.
“Together, we will end the fraud and restore integrity to our federal programs,” Trump declared. “Congratulations, Colin—stop the scams!”
The newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division is expected to prioritize cases involving abuse of social welfare programs, government procurement fraud, identity theft, and other large-scale financial crimes linked to public funds
