Trump's Task Force to Fight Government Fraud

0:00From Birmingham, this is your March 16th update. President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Monday, creating a new task force to tackle government fraud. The group will be led by Vice President J.D. Vance, who will join the president in the Oval Office for the ceremony. This move spotlights issues like those uncovered in Minnesota, along with problems in other states. Officials believe weak oversight there is open doors to massive scams stealing taxpayer money. Last year, a popular YouTuber drew attention by filming empty daycare centers in Minnesota, raising questions about how funds were being misused. That video went viral and helped spark wider concerns. The task force document points the similar risks in California, Illinois, New York, Maine, and Colorado. Vice President Vance will have federal trade commission chairman Andrew Ferguson as vice chair, with White House aide Stephen Miller serving as a senior advisor and cabinet members involved. Fraudmike this hurts everyday people by cutting off vital services and draining billions

1:03from public programs, according to Vance's team. The effort aims to root out these abuses and protect social safety nets. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, it is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com