Democrats say they were shut out of fraud event after Vance says crackdown ‘should not be a partisan’
Summary
Several Democratic state attorneys general said their deputies were not allowed into a fraud crackdown meeting hosted by Republican JD Vance, despite last-minute invitations. The Democrats criticized the Trump administration for a partisan approach and lack of proper collaboration on fighting fraud in government programs.Key Facts
- JD Vance, chair of the White House taskforce on fraud, held a roundtable meeting with mostly Republican attorneys general.
- Democratic attorneys general from New York, California, and New Jersey said their deputies were denied entry to the meeting in Washington, DC.
- Democrats had declined the invitation due to short notice and no agenda provided.
- Vice President said the taskforce focuses on exposing billions stolen from government programs and that fighting fraud should not be partisan.
- Democrats emphasized their commitment to fighting fraud and called for genuine cooperation between states and the federal government.
- Democratic officials criticized the Trump administration for cutting funding and weakening agencies that prevent fraud.
- Republicans praised taskforce achievements but did not highlight any joint investigations with Democrats.
- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said excluding expert voices from the meeting hinders the fight against fraud.
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