Summary
President Donald Trump said he asked Vice President JD Vance to focus on alleged corruption in Minnesota, California, Illinois, and other states. Trump said recovering money from what he called criminal activity could balance the federal budget, and said the United States did not need a deal with Iran.
Key Facts
- Trump made the statements in a post on Truth Social on Thursday.
- He asked Vance to give his “complete and total attention” to alleged corruption in several states.
- Trump named Minnesota, California, and Illinois among the states he criticized.
- Trump claimed billions of dollars were being stolen each month but did not provide evidence for that claim.
- Trump said the alleged stolen money could be recovered instead of making a deal with Iran.
- Vance has led White House efforts to investigate alleged fraud and corruption in the federal government and other areas.
- A Minnesota investigation concerns alleged theft of about $250 million from a federal children’s nutrition program.
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