Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Trump Nominates Colin McDonald for New Fraud Enforcement Role
President Trump has chosen Colin McDonald for a new job in the Justice Department.
This job is all about stopping people from stealing money from the government.
Colin McDonald is known for being a tough prosecutor.
He once helped convict a police chief and others who were stealing money and framing innocent people.
If Colin gets this new job, he will work directly for President Trump and Vice President Vance.
Many people in the Justice Department think he is a great choice for this job.
President Trump nominated Colin McDonald for the newly created role of Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement.
The position aims to combat large-scale fraud involving federal resources, with a focus on federally funded programs.
McDonald is known for his role in convicting Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and others in a high-profile corruption case.
If confirmed, McDonald will report directly to President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, raising questions about oversight.
The nomination has received endorsements from Attorney General Pam Bondi and former US Attorney Robert Brewer.
- Who
- Colin McDonald, a federal prosecutor, nominated for Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement
- What
- Nomination for a new senior Justice Department post to combat large-scale fraud
- When
- Announced on Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Where
- United States, with focus on federally funded programs
- Why
- To investigate and prosecute alleged misappropriation of taxpayer funds
- Nominee
- Colin McDonald
- Position
- Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement
- Announcement Date
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Current Role
- Associate Deputy Attorney General
- Notable Case
- Conviction of Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and others in 2020
- Reporting Structure
- Directly to President Trump and Vice President JD Vance
- Endorsements
- Attorney General Pam Bondi, former US Attorney Robert Brewer