Trump says he could be "arbitrator" when several people report the same fraud
Trump and Vance announced a $25 million fraud whistleblower program on Tuesday, and Trump suggested he would settle disputes when multiple people submit the same tip.
President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would act as "the arbitrator" in the new federal fraud whistleblower program, The Guardian reports. He said he had a solution for cases where several people submit tips about the same alleged fraud.
Trump spoke to reporters while announcing the $25 million program with Vice President JD Vance. The Guardian describes it as a Justice Department program. It says Vance leads the White House task force to eliminate fraud. The program pays people whose tips lead to a conviction or significant federal enforcement, according to The Guardian.
The Hill reports the program is called the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program and pays a 1 percent commission on a tip that leads to a successful conviction. CBS News reports Trump said whistleblowers would get 1% of any fraud they report, though there may be limits.
Fox News reported before the announcement that payments would be up to $30,000 per tip that leads to a conviction. The later reports do not confirm that figure.
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- Fox NewsTrump puts fraudsters on notice with $25M whistleblower program offering cash for tips that deliverTue, Oct 20, 6:01 AM EDT
- NBC NewsTrump and Vance make announcement on fraud whistleblower programTue, Oct 20, 10:06 AM EDT
- The HillTrump, Vance offer 1 percent commission for fraud whistleblowersTue, Oct 20, 2:54 PM EDT
- CBS NewsTrump says U.S. will pay fraud whistleblowers, and he'll decide who is paidTue, Oct 20, 3:34 PM EDT
- The GuardianTrump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower schemeTue, Oct 20, 4:36 PM EDT
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Earlier versions (3)
- Tue, Oct 20, 3:40 PM EDT, 4 outlets: Trump says he will decide who gets paid in fraud whistleblower program
- Tue, Oct 20, 3:05 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Trump and Vance announce fraud whistleblower program paying 1% commission
- Tue, Oct 20, 1:35 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Trump and Vance announce fraud whistleblower reward program