Trump Nominates Colin McDonald as First Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement
Finance officials across the country expressed their approval of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Colin McDonald to serve as the inaugural assistant attorney general for state fraud enforcement.
On Thursday, the President selected Deputy Attorney General Colin McDonald to head this newly established role focused on national fraud enforcement.
“I am pleased to nominate Colin McDonald as the first-ever Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Service, a new division of the Department of Justice that I created to catch and stop fraudsters who steal from the American people,” President Trump announced via Truth Social.
He noted that his administration had uncovered fraudulent activities in states like Minnesota and California, where significant taxpayer money had been misappropriated.
The nomination was received positively by state treasurers nationwide.
“As Comptroller, my office fights fraud every day, and I look forward to seeing President Trump lead the charge at the national level by appointing his first fraud czar. Americans work hard, and their tax dollars deserve protection,” Kentucky State Auditor Alison Ball stated in a statement.
“Thank you, President Trump, for the historic nomination of Colin McDonald as the first Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement,” remarked Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek. “Each year, billions of dollars flow overseas, often linked to illegal cartel activity. As Missouri Treasurer, I will continue the fight to ensure that our state is the first to require legal status verification before facilitating these transfers.”
“President Trump’s recent appointments in the Justice Department send a strong message to state finance officials battling fraud,” added Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oakes. “Assistant Attorney General McDonald will be a vital national supporter in safeguarding taxpayers, and I congratulate him on this important position.”
Oakes noted, “As states strive to tackle fraud and corruption, having federal law enforcement actively engaged and supportive under the Trump administration is pivotal for achieving better results for everyone.”
OJ Oreka, CEO of the National Financial Officers Foundation, expressed excitement about the nomination, stating:
We are thrilled that President Trump has appointed the first-ever Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement. Hardworking Americans have a right to know that their elected officials and bureaucrats are held accountable for how their tax dollars are spent. State treasurers work tirelessly every day to uncover and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. They know first-hand that stopping fraud means preventing inflation and supporting affordability across the country. We look forward to working with the Trump Administration to help protect American taxpayers by opposing and exposing all those who abuse their hard-earned tax dollars.
Oreka also commented, “By empowering the nation’s financial watchdogs with a strong ally in the Department of Justice, President Trump is demonstrating his commitment to combating fraud.”
