Summary
President Donald Trump has chosen a leader for a new division in the Justice Department focused on fighting fraud. Concerns have arisen about the division's independence from political influence as the White House takes a strong stance against fraud.
Key Facts
- President Trump is creating a new division in the Justice Department to tackle fraud.
- The new division is called the National Fraud Enforcement Division.
- The leader chosen for this division promised to prosecute fraud cases fairly.
- The division's creation comes amidst President Trump's "war on fraud" campaign.
- There are concerns about the division's independence due to its suggested oversight role by the White House.
- Fraud cases are traditionally handled by the existing Criminal Division of the Justice Department.
