WASHINGTON, D.C. (Fox News) — President Donald Trump nominates federal prosecutor Colin McDonald as Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, forming a new division to combat fraudsters stealing from Americans.

Key Facts:

• McDonald currently serves as an associate deputy attorney general at the Department of Justice.
• Trump created the new division to catch and stop fraudsters.
• McDonald praised as a smart and tough prosecutor by Trump.
• Vice President JD Vance announced the National Fraud Enforcement Division creation during a White House press briefing.
• McDonald recognized as a competent attorney with a strong prosecutorial record.

  
  Caption: President Donald Trump nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to serve in the newly-formed role of assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo)