Trump Appoints Vice President to Fight Fraud

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, that he is appointing his Vice President to lead what he called a “war on fraud.” He made the announcement while speaking strongly against what he described as misuse of government welfare benefits in states controlled by the Democratic Party, especially Minnesota.

During his State of the Union address, Mr. Trump claimed that taxpayer money was being misused in several states. He alleged that government benefit programmes in Minnesota were facing serious problems due to fraud and weak oversight.

The President also said that similar issues were happening in other Democratic-led states, including California, Massachusetts, and Maine. He argued that stronger action was needed to protect public funds and ensure that benefits reach only eligible citizens.

According to Mr. Trump, the new initiative led by the Vice President will focus on investigating fraud, improving monitoring systems, and holding those responsible accountable. He said the administration is committed to preventing misuse of federal programmes and ensuring transparency in government spending.

The remarks are expected to intensify political debate between Republicans and Democrats over welfare programmes, state governance, and federal oversight.