The Trump-Vance Administration is spearheading a nationwide coalition to wage war on fraud, waste, and abuse that has cost American taxpayers billions of dollars. Vice President JD Vance, leading the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, has called on government officials across the country to join a pledge to safeguard vulnerable Americans and ensure taxpayer-funded benefits go only to those who qualify.
Vice President Vance Calls for Nationwide Pledge
This week, Vice President Vance urged officials at every level of government to commit to four key principles: protect vulnerable Americans, keep taxpayer-funded benefits for Americans only, stop fraud before the money goes out, and hold fraudsters accountable. The initiative is part of President Donald J. Trump's aggressive campaign to eliminate waste and abuse from federal spending.
"Vice President Vance this week called on officials at every level of government to join him in a pledge to protect vulnerable Americans, keep taxpayer-funded benefits for Americans only, stop fraud before the money goes out, and hold fraudsters accountable," the White House stated in a release on October 16, 2026.
Stopping Fraud Before It Happens
The Task Force's focus on stopping fraud before money is disbursed marks a shift toward prevention rather than after-the-fact recovery. By uniting federal, state, and local officials, the Administration aims to close loopholes that have allowed billions to be drained from taxpayer coffers.
