'I will be very generous': Trump says he will personally decide payouts in $25m US fraud whistleblower scheme
Tipsters whose fraud reports lead to a conviction will earn a 1% commission, and President Donald Trump insists there is 'no limit' on rewards. Yet the Justice Department website caps awards at $30,000 and says the department alone has 'sole discretion'. Conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley, who accused Somali-run Minnesota childcare centres of fraud, reportedly received a first $10,000 payout. Tips go to America.gov/fraud.
'People will make millions of dollars by turning others in,' Trump told Oval Office reporters.
Trump added that payouts apply only 'if we recover the money'.
Vice President JD Vance said: 'If you want to help us stop it, you get to share in the rewards now.'
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