Trump launches $25 million fraud whistleblower reward program, appoints himself as arbiter

Trump announced a $25 million federal fraud whistleblower reward program, where whistleblowers can receive 1% of the reported fraud amount, and he will personally serve as the arbiter for all reward distributions. The program is operated by the U.S. Department of Justice, with tips submitted encrypted to the Treasury Department, and the first $10,000 reward has been issued to YouTuber Nick Shirley. The program's reward ratio is far lower than similar reporting programs previously launched by the Treasury Department, sparking related controversy.