politics2 hours ago
White House Unveils $25M Fraud Reward Program, Awards $10K to Nick Shirley
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance launched the $25 million Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP), offering up to $30,000 for tips leading to fraud convictions. During the announcement, Trump presented a $10,000 check to YouTuber Nick Shirley, crediting his December 2025 video on Minnesota day care fraud for sparking federal investigations. The Justice Department will administer the program via Fraud.gov, requiring tips to result in criminal charges or significant enforcement actions.