Want to win the war on fraud? Pass the Republican reconciliation bill

It’s no secret that President Donald Trump is waging a war on fraud. But what no one’s talking about is that Congress has the unique opportunity to help the administration win this war.

That’s the most important part of the skinny reconciliation bill that congressional Republicans are preparing to pass. While the bill is largely focused on immigration enforcement, especially the continued and long-overdue crackdown on illegal immigration, it also doubles down on the president’s campaign against the countless thieves who are stealing from welfare programs. This deserves far more attention, given the scope and scale of welfare fraud.