Trump Praises Vance's Great Eliot Ness-Style War on Government Fraud
President Trump praised JD Vance's leadership of the fraud task force during a cabinet meeting. He likened Vance to the fictional cop Eliot Ness, emphasizing the importance of their efforts against government fraud. Despite the enthusiasm, experts suggest that these efforts may not significantly impact the national budget or debt.
- ▪Trump expressed strong support for JD Vance's work in combating government fraud.
- ▪He claimed that the task force has uncovered billions in fraudulent activities.
- ▪The president's comments may bolster Vance's political prospects for the 2028 presidential election.
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Trump Praises Vance's Great Eliot Ness-Style War on Government Fraud By Ward Clark | 1:52 PM on May 27, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool In Wednesday's Trump administration cabinet meeting, the 12th such meeting of President Trump's second term, the president had some pointed things to say on a variety of topics. One of his key points had to do with the fraud task force led by the vice president, in which President Trump evoked a great fictional American cop.
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