Matthew Tragesser

Husband | Dad | @TheJusticeDept Deputy Director, Office of Public Affairs | Trump Administration | Former @DHSgov, @Heritage, @RepAndyBiggsAZ | Opinions mine

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

Honored to announce my new role in the Trump Administration as Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the @TheJusticeDept.

It is a privilege to serve under the leadership of @POTUS and @DAGToddBlanche as we work to combat fraud, dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations, strengthen immigration enforcement, and uphold the rule of law for the American people.

Grateful to my wife, family, colleagues, and all those dedicated to this important mission.

Onward.

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

This Department of Justice has filed DENATURALIZATION ACTIONS in various U.S. district courts against 17 individuals accused of serious offenses.

“When criminal aliens exploit the naturalization process by breaking the law, there are consequences. Criminal aliens are lying about their past crimes, including drug dealers, sexual predators, and fraudsters. Gaining U.S. citizenship is a privilege and under the steadfast leadership of President Trump, this Department of Justice maintains a zero-tolerance policy for the abuse of this process,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche. “We continue to work around the clock with our interagency partners to make sure U.S. citizenship is granted to those who truly deserve it.”

Read more: https://t.co/xXfbj6ILNB

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

Press release and summaries of each individual below:

🔗: https://t.co/9ir8A7agV5

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

🚨BREAKING: Justice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship from 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More

https://t.co/vzhBRpUd26

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

The Fraud Division is moving fast.

If you see fraud against taxpayer programs, report it. We’re listening and acting.

[National Fraud Enforcement Division @DOJFraudDiv]

Last week, the Fraud Division continued to combat rampant fraud on American taxpayers.
✅Held first-ever Fraud Division-State Partnership Roundtable in Ohio to investigate and prosecute fraud
✅Brought federal and state charges in Ohio against fraudsters for over $42 million in fraud
✅Announced record number of trial convictions by Health Care Fraud Unit
✅Revitalized Northern District of New York Health Care Fraud Task Force
✅Announced postings to hire new supervisors and attorneys to fight fraud

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

Overnight, U.S. forces seized the M/T Davina (a/k/a/ Lenore), a supertanker with the capacity for up to two million barrels of oil, and which is listed under U.S. Treasury Dept. sanctions on Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors. The vessel is part of Iran’s Ghost Fleet, a network of illicit shipping facilitators that have enabled the Iranian regime to earn critical energy revenues, undermine stability in the region, and attack U.S. partners and allies.

This seizure is part of DOJ’s work with our whole-of-government partners to disrupt Iran’s illicit oil smuggling and revenue generation that benefit the government of Iran and the IRGC.

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

.@POTUS and @DAGToddBlanche are COOKING 🔥

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

.@POTUS and @DAGToddBlanche are just getting started. 🇺🇸🤝

[National Fraud Enforcement Division @DOJFraudDiv]

Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald joined @FoxandFriends this morning to discuss the new @FBIMostWanted Fraudsters list that was announced in Ohio yesterday. Americans and people around the world can now see these fraudsters faces, so they can no longer hide in the dark.

[Katie Pavlich Tonight @KatiePavlichNN]

EXCLUSIVE: @DAGToddBlanche and @FBIDirectorKash join Katie as they ramp up their war on fraud with new indictments, a "most wanted fraudsters" list, and cooperation with law enforcement partners abroad to take down massive scammer operations.

[The Daily Signal @DailySignal]

DOJ FRAUD CHIEF: Fraudsters Should Fear a 6 A.M. Knock on the Door

Ohio is becoming the first state to partner with the Justice Department’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division as federal officials build a prosecutor-led national fraud detection center designed to break down information silos and expose taxpayer fraud.

In @MehekCooke's exclusive interview with Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, they discussed why the @TheJusticeDept launched its inaugural state partnership roundtable in Ohio, how data sharing could help investigators identify fraudsters who target multiple government programs, and why other states should join the effort.

McDonald said the goal is not only to prosecute fraud but also to deter it.

“I want fraudsters worried about six o’clock in the morning,” McDonald said.

They also discussed taxpayer frustration over the lack of transparency surrounding government spending, the consequences of agencies withholding records, and the need for a nationwide response to fraud.

McDonald said the Justice Department has announced more than 550 major fraud takedowns, arrests, convictions, and sentences across the United States in approximately 64 days.

[Mehek Cooke🇺🇸 @MehekCooke]

🚨 BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Ohio is the FIRST state in America to open its books to DOJ’s new national fraud crackdown.

Shell companies, fraud rings, and taxpayer theft are all on notice.

Ohio is leading the fight to AUDIT AMERICA. My latest. https://t.co/7HwfICZJtd

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

NEW:

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

Watch Live Today at 11:00 a.m. ET: Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche to Hold Press Conference on Federal Enforcement Actions in Columbus, Ohio
https://t.co/w1QFuYYhG0

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

🚨 MAJOR announcements in Ohio this morning :

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

Today we're announcing unprecedented federal & state cooperation in Ohio in the fight against fraud, including:

✅Partnerships & a data sharing agreement to enhance the detection & prosecution of fraud
✅Federal & state charges against 9 defendants for their alleged participation in $42+ million in fraud
✅Orders of detention this week for three defendants, with two additional defendants pending extradition in connection with an additional $15 million in fraud
✅The creation of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list

"By holding these fraudsters accountable and partnering with the FBI on a robust Most Wanted fraudster list, we are pursuing fraud more aggressively than ever. No fraud scheme is beyond our reach.” - Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

Justice for American victims.

Under @POTUS and @DAGToddBlanche’s leadership, America is done being a doormat for foreign gangs.

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

🚨Four Illegal Alien Tren de Aragua Members PLEAD GUILTY to Double Murder in 2024

The TdA members also pleaded guilty to shooting and injuring a third U.S. Citizen during the May 2024 Shooting in the Bronx following the Homeland Security Task Force Investigation.

“Thanks to the hard work of our law enforcement partners and prosecutors, these four Tren de Aragua gang members will now face justice for their part in the ruthless and senseless murders of two Americans and the attempted murder of a third person in the Bronx two years ago,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche. “As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney who prosecuted violent crimes and gangs in the Bronx, this case hits home for me. Tren de Aragua is a terrorist organization with no place and no future in the United States, and this Department of Justice will not stop until we have rooted out, dismantled and destroyed them.”

🔗: https://t.co/AJDoHaAHGA

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

$35 million mansion.

Fraudsters are being held accountable by @DAGToddBlanche.

[Acting AG Todd Blanche @DAGToddBlanche]

Today, Jamshid Ghomi, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen who lives in a $35 million mansion in Orange County, California, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with selling computer technology to Iranian companies and Iran’s government — including technology to help with Iran’s military and nuclear program.

These allegations assert that the defendant violated U.S. sanctions against Iran, aided one of our nation’s enemies, supported Iran’s nuclear program, and got rich doing it. Not only is he being arrested today, but we also are beginning the process of seizing his mansion, which was purchased with his illegal proceeds. Thanks to the work of @USAttyEssayli’s office, @CommerceGov, and @IRS_CI’s Los Angeles Field Office, he will face the full force of justice.

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

🚨NEW: @TheJusticeDept's Model Cities Initiative will provide $300M to American cities supporting strategies to reduce crime, restore law and order, and enhance public safety.

Apply now: https://t.co/IPWh7gg4mT

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

President Donald J. Trump announces the next step in the administration’s successful war on crime: the Department of Justice’s Model Cities Initiative, designed to slash violent crime and RESTORE LAW AND ORDER in major cities across America. 🇺🇸

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

🚨NEW: @TheJusticeDept's Model Cities Initiative will provide $300M to American cities supporting strategies to reduce crime, restore law and order, and enhance public safety.

Apply now: https://t.co/IPWh7gg4mT

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

Today, we’re excited to announce the Model Cities Initiative which is the next step in this administration's mission to restore law and order, back the Blue, and Make America SAFE again.

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, we are surging $300 million in grant funds to support 2-4 cities with a population of 100k or more who are serious in reducing violent crime, restoring law and order, and modernizing their public safety infrastructure.

Under @POTUS's leadership, this Department of Justice, and this Initiative is focused on results, and are looking for true whole-of-government partnerships.

Apply now: https://t.co/MyLNClyMZp

Submissions are due September 1st.

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

Deeply concerning and unacceptable.

@TheJusticeDept is holding him accountable.

[New York Post @nypost]

Anti-ICE agitator who allegedly bit officers during Delaney Hall protest was previously accused of distributing child porn https://t.co/PYe4JAZX9C

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

🚨 This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Illegal alien pleads guilty after stealing $18K in SNAP and Social Security benefits from American taxpayers.

@DOJFraudDiv and @DMAnews1 getting it done in Massachusetts.

[National Fraud Enforcement Division @DOJFraudDiv]

🚨Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to SNAP and Social Security Fraud: The defendant illegally received more than $18,000 in SNAP benefits.

Great work @DMAnews1! The mission to aggressively investigate and prosecute misuse of taxpayer-funded benefits is in full swing in Massachusetts.

Full story: https://t.co/WgGVi5g96R

[Matthew Tragesser @MatthewTrag]

Promises made, promises kept.

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

A Brooklyn man was charged today with threatening to assault and murder a U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) officer outside an ICE detention facility.

“Federal law enforcement officers face danger with great courage, and they should be able to do their jobs without being threatened and fearing for their families’ lives,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche. “We take such threats very seriously and will prosecute those who make them to the fullest extent of the law.”

Read more: https://t.co/IrHTPNFKXn