EXCLUSIVE - President Donald Trump is putting cash behind his crackdown on taxpayer fraud, preparing to offer Americans rewards for tips that help bring fraudsters to justice.Trump and Vice President JD Vance will unveil a $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program during a Tuesday afternoon announcement with the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in the Oval Office, a White House official told Fox News Digital.The program, known as WHIP, will offer eligible tipsters up to $30,000 if their information leads to a successful fraud conviction or a significant federal enforcement action, the official said.TRUMP'S WAR ON FRAUD EXPANDS AS TREASURY LAUNCHES NEW SITE WITH WHISTLEBLOWER INCENTIVESPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will unveil a $25 million fraud whistleblower program offering Americans up to $30,000 for tips that lead to convictions or major federal enforcement actions.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo)Trump also plans to present independent journalist Nick Shirley with a $10,000 check for his work exposing suspected fraud in Minnesota, according to the official."Every day, President Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is zeroing in on the rampant abuse of taxpayer dollars and giving Americans the accountability they deserve.
This administration has zero tolerance for individuals who steal from Americans," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital.EXCLUSIVE: NICK SHIRLEY FIRES BACK AT MINNESOTA CRITICS: 'NUMBERS DON'T LIE, AND CONVICTIONS DON'T LIE'Quality Learning Center in Minnesota was found at the center of an alleged childcare fraud scandal in the state.(Madelin Fuerste / Fox News)The Justice Department will administer the new program, and Americans will be able to submit tips through fraud.gov, the official said.
The initiative aims to encourage both independent journalists and everyday Americans to flag suspected fraud involving taxpayer money.Shirley drew national attention in December 2025 after publishing a vi...