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'STOP THE SCAMS!' Trump announces new office in DOJ dedicated to investigating fraud
The Blaze ^ | January 29, 2026 | Cooper Williamson

Posted on 01/31/2026 3:25:46 PM PST by Twotone

Trump's pick for the top spot in the new office is expected to uncover more fraud as more investigations continue.

With more and more fraud being investigated and exposed across the country, the Trump administration has created a new office specially dedicated to prosecuting these types of crimes.

On Wednesday night, President Trump announced the creation of the office and his nominee to run it.

"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 on Truth Social. "My Administration has uncovered Fraud schemes in States like Minnesota and California, where these thieves have stolen Hundreds of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars."

Trump called McDonald a "very Smart, Tough, and Highly Respected AMERICA FIRST Federal Prosecutor" and promised that the administration would "RESTORE INTEGRITY" to the federal programs.

"STOP THE SCAMS!" Trump concluded.

McDonald, though not a well-known figure on the national stage, has a resume built for the new position.

For example, McDonald successfully prosecuted a large-scale conspiracy in 2020 that the judge in the case called "staggering in its breadth, its scope, and its audacity."

The conspiracy case, which involved multiple people including the former police chief of Honolulu, brought multiple charges and sent several people to prison for years.

Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general under Pam Bondi, signaled his approval of the choice on X: "Colin is a rockstar, who was instrumental in our team's mission of Making America Safe Again. He is a consummate prosecutor who loves God, family, and country and will serve the President and the American people well."

Likewise, ambassador and chief of protocol Monica Crowley cheered on the decision: "President Trump is putting an end to the United States of Fraud."

The announcement was made amid ongoing talks between the Trump administration and the leadership of Minnesota, one of the primary hot spots of widespread fraud.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: doj; fraud; hepardonsfraudsters; scams

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1 posted on 01/31/2026 3:25:46 PM PST by Twotone
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To: Twotone

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-s-fraud-czar-pick-is-fearless-prosecutor-colin-mcdonald-who-busted-crooked-police-chief/ar-AA1Vctj7?ocid=BingNewsSerp

McDonald isn’t a well-known national figure, but has built a reputation as a “fearless” prosecutor whose anti-fraud resume includes winning convictions in a significant Hawaii law enforcement corruption case.

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In 2020, McDonald helped convict Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha, his city-prosecutor wife Katherine Kealoha and two police officers in a complex scandal involving the powerful defendants framing an innocent man to cover up their own crimes.


2 posted on 01/31/2026 3:32:15 PM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere)
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To: PeterPrinciple

We definitely need some “fearless” prosecutors to get busy on all this fraud!


3 posted on 01/31/2026 3:34:58 PM PST by Twotone ( What's the difference between a politician & a flying pig? The letter "F.")
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To: PeterPrinciple

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/05/10/former-police-chief-kealoha-released-federal-prison-hes-not-free-man-yet/

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Former Honolulu police chief Louis Kealoha has been released from the Oregon prison he’s been confined to since 2021.

Kealoha is back home after serving most of his seven-year sentence.

His official release date is set for May 18, 2026. He will serve the remainder of his time under home monitoring.

Kealoha got credit for good behavior, which is about two months off for every year.


4 posted on 01/31/2026 3:38:26 PM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere)
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To: Twotone

You mean there was no fraud prevention in the DOJ before? Hard to believe.


5 posted on 01/31/2026 3:43:26 PM PST by nwrep
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To: Twotone

Most excellent. Start with Congress.


6 posted on 01/31/2026 3:50:56 PM PST by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
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To: Twotone

We’ve already seen plenty to start arresting the people in charge… DO IT!


7 posted on 01/31/2026 3:54:18 PM PST by pgyanke (Republicans get in trouble when not living up to their principles. Democrats... when they do.)
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To: Twotone

Winning! It’s about time someone who has the power to do something like this actually does it! Too many Presidents know how to talk but not DO. PDJT can do both!


8 posted on 01/31/2026 4:00:08 PM PST by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: Twotone

how about blocking all calls from .Indian call centers?

not like it could hurt anything.

Oh Noes you might whine, how can I gets Xfinity support if I cannot reach a .Indian call center?

I guess they and every other offshore call center would be forced to onshore their call centers.

How bad could that be ?


9 posted on 01/31/2026 4:11:54 PM PST by algore
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To: Twotone

YES!!!!


10 posted on 01/31/2026 5:29:47 PM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 "/!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: Twotone

new office dedicated to prosecuting scams started by arresting 99% of the DOJ having participated in Jan 6, Russia hoax, arresting Christians celebrating traditional mass, arresting ministers, moms at Parent teacher meetings and School board meetings, father protecting their daughters from pedophiles masquerading as teachers, etc.


11 posted on 01/31/2026 5:53:13 PM PST by kvanbrunt2
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To: PeterPrinciple

well he might be a good guy but until he fires 99% of the DOJ it ain’t nothin.


12 posted on 01/31/2026 5:56:11 PM PST by kvanbrunt2
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To: Twotone

scams: government run, government funded.


13 posted on 01/31/2026 6:00:53 PM PST by kvanbrunt2
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To: nwrep

“You mean there was no fraud prevention in the DOJ before? Hard to believe.”
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There was, and is. In fact, the National White Collar Crime Commission coordinates federal and state assistance to small counties and cities that don’t have the resources to investigate complex fraud crime.


14 posted on 01/31/2026 7:15:31 PM PST by Bob Wills is still the king
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To: Twotone

It should include investigations into voter fraud


15 posted on 01/31/2026 8:48:57 PM PST by drypowder
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