Trump nominates Colin McDonald as first Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement
President Donald Trump has nominated Colin McDonald, currently an associate deputy attorney general, to lead the newly created position of Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement at the Department of Justice.
President Donald Trump has nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to serve as the first Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, a newly established position within the Department of Justice. McDonald, who currently works as an associate deputy attorney general, has been recognized by Trump as a capable prosecutor with expertise in complex legal matters.
The creation of this new division represents the administration's effort to address what they describe as widespread fraud affecting American taxpayers, with particular attention to cases in states like Minnesota and California. Vice President JD Vance previously announced the establishment of the National Fraud Enforcement Division. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has praised McDonald's prosecutorial abilities and commitment to public service.
The division's primary objective is to restore integrity to federal programs and investigate systematic fraud schemes that allegedly cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars.
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