JUST IN: Trump Orders Major Audit
Trump Administration Launches Benefits Audit
The Trump administration has begun an extensive audit to ensure taxpayer-funded benefits go only to citizens and legal residents.
The review targets at least 28 federal programs, including Section 8 housing,
Medicaid, and food assistance, aiming to “protect public resources and confirm that benefits reach their intended recipients.”
Focus on Accountability
Public housing authorities must verify beneficiaries’ citizenship or legal status within a set timeframe.
Supporters call it “a critical step in preventing potential misuse of public funds.”
Scope and Purpose
Covering multiple agencies such as Housing and Health and Human Services,
the audit marks one of the most detailed compliance efforts in decades.
Officials say stricter enforcement will “close loopholes and ensure that resources are distributed fairly.”
Goal of the Review
The administration frames the audit as promoting “transparency and accountability”
while restoring confidence in programs for those most in need.
