Vice President Vance Set to Lead New Federal War on Government Fraud

Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, stated Wednesday that Vice President JD Vance is well-positioned to lead a new federal effort targeting government fraud, praising his record and commitment to oversight.

President Donald Trump officially declared a “war on fraud” during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, announcing the creation of a task force aimed at rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs. Trump named Vance as the leader of this initiative, calling for aggressive oversight and stronger enforcement to safeguard taxpayer dollars.

“I think he’d do an excellent job with that,” Cloud said on “National Report.” “I was excited to hear that. I know he’s been involved in pushing for this already, working behind the scenes on it, but to have him take the reins and push this forward is really tremendous.”

Cloud cited Vance’s willingness to tackle major policy issues during his Senate tenure, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. “He’s been somebody who’s been willing to take on the big issues,” Cloud said. “When he was a senator, we co-sponsored the bill to get rid of DEI, and for him to take on these big issues, he’s going to do a great job.”

Cloud emphasized that oversight and coordination with the Department of Justice will be critical components of the administration’s anti-fraud push. He noted lawmakers have already been working to expose waste and abuse at state and federal levels.

“And let’s remember,” Cloud added, “all the craziness that’s going on in Minnesota started with us revealing billions of dollars in fraud from pandemic-era relief funds.”

Cloud argued that such revelations underscore the need for stronger nationwide scrutiny. He stated Minnesota is not the only state requiring heightened oversight, as significant work remains to protect public funds.

“A lot of work still needs to be done to find savings for the American people and work toward a balanced budget,” Cloud said. “And he’s the right man for the job.”