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Claimant: Donald Trump
Claim: Eliminating fraud would balance the U.S. federal budget.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Even the highest estimates of fraud losses fall far short of the size of the federal deficit. Ending all fraud would not come close to balancing the federal budget.
Date: 01/15/2026
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Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by [Media Bias Fact Check]