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Trump’s Fraud War Lands at the DOJ with a Career Prosecutor in Charge
In the wake of Trump’s pledge to wage a “war on fraud,” career federal prosecutor Colin McDonald was named to head a new DOJ division aimed at rooting out fraud. At his Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, McDonald said he would follow the evidence and the law, but Democrats warned the role could be politicized and questioned the need for a separate unit. The administration cites Minnesota’s alleged $9 billion fraud as a focal point, while McDonald emphasized that his office would be complementary to existing DOJ fraud divisions and would report to Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Supporters say the plan would bolster anti-fraud efforts; critics worry about political interference and duplication across the department.
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