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US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Vice President JD Vance will spearhead an investigation into alleged fraud in states governed by Democrats, in his newly designated role as "fraud czar." Trump made this announcement via his Truth Social platform, emphasizing that Vance's investigative focus will be nationwide, but primarily concentrated on Democratic-leaning states.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump specifically named states such as California, Illinois, Minnesota, Maine, and New York as being involved in what he described as a "free for all" regarding the unprecedented theft of taxpayer money. The President further claimed that raids had already commenced in Los Angeles, although he did not provide additional details on these actions.

Last month, Trump signed an executive order to establish a national task force, led by Vance, aimed at substantiating the President's assertions that federal funds intended for social welfar e programs are being improperly allocated in several states. This move is seen as part of Trump's broader strategy to address alleged financial mismanagement at the state level.

Critics of Trump have accused his administration of widespread fraud, citing examples such as appointing relatives with conflicts of interest to key positions and approving merger deals that favor businesspeople politically aligned with him. They argue that this new initiative appears politically motivated, focusing on potential fraud in Democratic-run states while overlooking similar issues in Republican-controlled areas.