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JD Vance Cancels Fraud Press Conference in St. Cloud

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Vice President JD Vance cancelled the fraud press conference in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
The Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed the cancellation on October 29, 2026.
The Justice Department’s Minnesota press office also confirmed the cancellation on October 29, 2026.
The White House had said the event would launch the administration’s “War on Fraud” announcement.

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Vance Cancels Fraud Conference

Vice President JD Vance cancelled the fraud press conference in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
The Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed the cancellation on October 29, 2026.
The Justice Department’s Minnesota press office also confirmed the cancellation on October 29, 2026.
The White House had said the event would launch the administration’s “War on Fraud” announcement.

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