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VP Vance Targets $19B Fraud, California Next in Spotlight

3/15/2026

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Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on federal benefit fraud after Minneapolis investigations uncovered $19 billion in fraudulent claims.
He emphasized accountability by saying that taxpayer dollars are misused by fraudsters.
Vance suggested California may be next in the fraud investigations after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the state's corruption.
Kelly Loeffler, head of the Small Business Administration, supports Vance's task force and notes a $50 billion program is under investigation.

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Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on federal benefit fraud after Minneapolis investigations uncovered $19 billion in fraudulent claims.
He emphasized accountability by saying that taxpayer dollars are misused by fraudsters.
Vance suggested California may be next in the fraud investigations after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the state's corruption.
Kelly Loeffler, head of the Small Business Administration, supports Vance's task force and notes a $50 billion program is under investigation.