Trump Signs Executive Order for Anti-Fraud Task Force

On March 16, 2026, President Donald Trump officially established a task force focused on the prevention of fraud in government benefits programs. During a signing ceremony in the Oval Office, he appointed Vice President J.D. Vance to lead this new initiative.

In a lighthearted moment, Trump compared Vance’s future effectiveness to that of former Vice President Kamala Harris, referencing her management of border issues while serving under President Joe Biden. The president quipped, “This isn’t like Kamala, who was the head of border control and never went to the border.” Vance nodded in agreement.

“JD, you’re right, do you promise?” Trump asked, to which Vance responded affirmatively.

The mission of this task force will be to unify efforts across various governmental sectors to tackle the rampant fraud, waste, and abuse observed in federal assistance programs. Plans include introducing stricter verification processes, documentation standards, and regular audits to mitigate misuse.

Andrew Ferguson, the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, will serve as the vice chair of the task force. Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, expressed optimism that the initiative could significantly reduce fraud in federal programs, potentially reclaiming billions of dollars for American taxpayers.

Miller noted, “What we’ve learned since President Trump took office is that Democrats have set up a system that will funnel hundreds of billions, and ultimately trillions, of dollars to immigrants in our country.”