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03/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/23/2026 16:41

Thune: Senate to Confirm Colin McDonald to Lead Fraud Enforcement Division

Thune: Senate to Confirm Colin McDonald to Lead Fraud Enforcement Division

"Colin McDonald is well-suited to provide justice for American taxpayers in this role. And I look forward to confirming him swiftly so he can get to work."

March 23, 2026

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:

Thune's remarks below (as delivered):

"Mr. President, as debate continues on the SAVE America Act, Republicans are also working to advance two nominees for important posts in the Trump administration.

"One of those is Colin McDonald, whom President Trump has nominated to lead the new national fraud enforcement division at the Department of Justice.

"Mr. President, fraud is a serious issue.

"Last year, it became clear that widespread fraud had taken root in the state of Minnesota.

"Prosecutors are working through cases and indictments related to at least $9 billion in fraud impacting 14 federally funded programs in that state alone.

"And Minnesota is just the tip of the iceberg.

"The Government Accountability Office estimates that as much as $500 billion in federal funds is lost each year to fraud.

"Needless to say, Mr. McDonald has his work cut out for him.

"And he's well-suited to the challenge.

"Colin McDonald is a career federal prosecutor, which means for his entire career, he has had only one client - and that's the American people.

"Until coming to Washington to work at the Department of Justice last year, Mr. McDonald spent 10 years as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of California.

"In that position, he spent a considerable amount of time trying cases in federal court - including cases dealing with fraud, money laundering, and public corruption.

"And his work has received notable praise.

"During one case in the Ninth [Circuit], the judge actually interrupted proceedings to praise Mr. McDonald.

"None other than Judge Harry Pregerson - a notably progressive judge - said of Mr. McDonald, and I quote, 'I want to commend you on your candor, your openness, and your honesty with the Court.'

"Mr. President, Colin McDonald is well-suited to provide justice for American taxpayers in this role.

"And I look forward to confirming him swiftly so he can get to work."

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