'I will be very generous': Trump says he will personally decide payouts in new $25m US fraud tip scheme
President Donald Trump promised tipsters an unlimited 1% commission on any fraud they expose, saying 'people will make millions of dollars by turning others in'. The Justice Department's own rules cap awards at $10,000 to $30,000 for tips that lead to criminal charges. Treasury is putting up the $25m. The first cheque, for $10,000, went to YouTuber Nick Shirley in the Oval Office.
Shirley's viral video accused Minnesota day care centres of taking public money for nothing.
A woman who featured in one of his videos has since pleaded guilty to wire fraud.
Pressed on the clash, Trump insisted there was 'no limit' and charges weren't needed.
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