Trump Plans $25 Million Federal Fraud Tip Program

The Trump administration said it plans to establish a $25 million federal whistleblower program offering eligible tipsters up to $30,000 for information that leads to a fraud conviction or significant federal enforcement action. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were scheduled to announce the initiative Tuesday, October 20, at the White House. The Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, known as WHIP, is to be administered by the Justice Department, with tips submitted through fraud.gov, according to the White House. An allegation alone would not qualify for a reward: the information must result in a conviction or significant federal enforcement action before a tipster becomes eligible for payment. The planned fund totals $25 million, while individual awards could reach $30,000. The White House has not provided a number of expected recipients in the supplied accounts. The program is described as an incentive for members of the public, including independent journalists, to report suspected fraud involving federal funds. Trump also planned to present journalist Nick Shirley with a $10,000 check for his reporting on suspected fraud at Minnesota childcare centers....