Trump Nominates Colin McDonald as Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement
President Donald Trump has nominated U.S. Attorney Colin McDonald for the newly established role of assistant attorney general focused on national fraud enforcement.
Currently, McDonald serves as a deputy assistant attorney general in the Department of Justice. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I am pleased to nominate Colin McDonald to serve 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.”
The president highlighted instances of fraud that have been uncovered in states like Minnesota and California, noting that these schemes have resulted in the loss of hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars. He described McDonald as “a very smart, tough, highly respected America-first federal prosecutor” who has achieved justice in challenging and high-stakes cases.
Trump emphasized that together they would combat fraud and restore integrity to federal programs. He ended his note with a congratulatory message for McDonald, stating, “Stop the Fraud!”
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche referred to McDonald as a key player in the government’s efforts to combat crime nationwide. Blanche praised him as “a rock star” who embodies a love for God, family, and country while serving the President and the American people effectively.
New Division and Ongoing Investigations
Earlier this month, Vice President J.D. Vance announced McDonald’s role and the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division during a press conference. This initiative aims to address growing concerns about systemic fraud in federal systems, particularly in Minnesota and California.
Vance remarked on McDonald’s reputation, stating, “Colin McDonald is widely known as a thorough and highly effective attorney. He has an exceptional track record as a prosecutor, and I look forward to seeing him use that in his new role as Assistant Attorney General.”
