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Trump to Announce Fraud Initiatives at April Press Conference

4/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a press conference on April 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. EDT, where Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will discuss fraud initiatives.
The remarks follow Trump's move to revoke federal funding from Minnesota over alleged fraud in social service programs.
The administration pursues mortgage fraud claims against Letitia James and Adam Schiff.
Vice President Vance has been appointed as the administration’s fraud czar.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a press conference on April 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. EDT, where Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will discuss fraud initiatives.
The remarks follow Trump's move to revoke federal funding from Minnesota over alleged fraud in social service programs.
The administration pursues mortgage fraud claims against Letitia James and Adam Schiff.
Vice President Vance has been appointed as the administration’s fraud czar.