Executive Order 14395

Executive Order 14395, titled Establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, is an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on March 16, 2026.

Background

The order established a national task force led by Vice President JD Vance to investigate fraud in federal programs, including allegations related to the misuse of funds intended for social welfare initiatives. President Donald Trump referred to Vice President JD Vance as a "fraud czar" in relation to his role overseeing the administration's anti-fraud efforts. The task force began operations shortly after its establishment, with officials reporting that it had identified billions of dollars in potentially fraudulent government contracts.