--- title: "Trump Administration Tackles Cybercrime and Scams" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-administration-tackles-cybercrime-and-scams" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-administration-tackles-cybercrime-and-scams" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-administration-tackles-cybercrime-and-scams.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-administration-tackles-cybercrime-and-scams" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-21T22:46:05.815Z" source_reported: "2026-10-21T22:00:53.000Z" updated: "2026-10-21T23:45:24.952Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 68 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-21T23:45:24.618808+00:00" --- # Trump Administration Tackles Cybercrime and Scams *President convened a roundtable to discuss efforts against foreign cybercriminals and online fraud.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but no independent outlets or on-record sources cited. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Quotes or right of reply not provided for all affected parties; some facts presented without clear separation from comment. - Hype 68 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers, with sensational language and manufactured urgency. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - President Donald Trump held a White House roundtable to address foreign cybercrime and online scams. - Government actions have reportedly prevented at least $1.6 billion in losses this year. - The administration has disrupted networks targeting seniors and implemented cryptocurrency restrictions. - Stephen Miller stated the Trump Administration has declared cyber warfare against cyber criminals. President Donald Trump convened a roundtable at the White House focused on protecting Americans from foreign cybercrime and online scams. Officials stated that government actions this year have prevented at least $1.6 billion in losses and disrupted networks that target seniors. During the event, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller declared that the Trump Administration has "declared cyber warfare against the cyber criminals." This initiative is reportedly guided by an executive order titled "Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against Americans." Officials also reported $833 million in cryptocurrency restrictions as part of the efforts to combat financial fraud. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated reports below mention the specific figure of $1.6 billion in losses prevented this year, which was stated by officials. The full report from the Times of India included a lengthy list of unrelated article headlines, none of which were directly related to the cybercrime roundtable. ## Who covered it Shares of the 15 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 27% (4) - Right: 73% (11) 6 of 21 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-21T23:45:24.618808+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-22T00:15:13.256Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated outlets reported that President Trump hosted a White House roundtable on cybercrime. They stated that Attorney General Todd Blanche and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also attended the event. - These reports noted that Trump said Americans lost over $20 billion in 2025 to cybercrime. They also mentioned that federal officials froze $1 billion in "cybercurrency" tied to foreign scammers and prevented $1.6 billion in losses. - Cointelegraph, the only full report, stated that Trump and other officials did not use the terms "cryptocurrency" or "digital assets." This outlet also reported that the FBI found Americans lost $11 billion in 2025 to digital asset scams. ### Right - Reports from the right-rated outlets focused on President Trump's efforts to combat foreign cybercrime and online scams. The Times of India highlighted Stephen Miller's remarks, quoting him as stating the Trump Administration has "declared cyber warfare against cyber criminals." The Gateway Pundit also emphasised Miller's comments, noting his strong stance against foreign fraudsters and scammers during the White House roundtable. [your]NEWS reported on the roundtable and mentioned officials' reporting of $833 million in cryptocurrency restrictions. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 3 - mixed: 4 - high: 7 - unknown: 6 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [thedailybs.com](https://thedailybs.com/2026/10/21/trump-administration-touts-efforts-to-combat-cybercrime) — Trump administration touts efforts to combat cybercrime - The Daily Bo Snerdley - [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/10/watch-stephen-miller-goes-foreign-scammers-during-white) — Stephen Miller Goes Off on Foreign Scammers During White House Roundtable on Cybercrime * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/getting-ripped-off-by-refugees-miller-blasts-foreign-scammers-as-trump-declares-war-on-cybercrime/videoshow/135100706.cms) — 'Getting ripped off by refugees': Miller blasts foreign scammers as Trump declares war on cybercrime - [KPVI](https://kpvi.com/news/national_news/trump-administration-touts-efforts-to-combat-cybercrime/article_21429eea-636f-5b10-b5cb-13b8194f9d94.html) — Trump administration touts efforts to combat cybercrime - [Tioga Publishing](https://tiogapublishing.com/news/nation/trump-administration-touts-efforts-to-combat-cybercrime/article_b42b1b68-4e9b-50a2-86ca-7ad650f43eb8.html) — Trump administration touts efforts to combat cybercrime - [Morgan County Citizen](https://morgancountycitizen.com/news/national/trump-administration-touts-efforts-to-combat-cybercrime/article_042a76a9-a5c0-5145-83da-a70bd2e2bb19.html) — Trump administration touts efforts to combat cybercrime - [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/10/21/7233764/watch-trump-holds-white-house-cybercrime-roundtable-as-officials-report) — Trump Holds White House Cybercrime Roundtable as Officials Report $833 Million in Cryptocurrency Restrictions - [wfmd.com](https://wfmd.com/2026/10/21/trump-cybercrime-roundtable) — Trump – Cybercrime Roundtable - [BITRSS](https://bitrss.com/trump-didn-t-mention-crypto-once-in-white-house-cybercrime-roundtable-263451) — Trump didn‘t mention ‘crypto’ once in White House cybercrime roundtable - [Crypto Breaking News](https://cryptobreaking.com/trumps-white-house-cybercrime-roundtable) — Trump’s White House Cybercrime Roundtable Sidesteps Crypto Mention - [Florida’s Voice](https://flvoicenews.com/trump-highlights-cybercrime-crackdown-cites-1-6b-in-prevented-losses-at-white-house-roundtable) — Trump highlights cybercrime crackdown, cites $1.6B in prevented losses at White House roundtable - [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/white-house-cybercrime-roundtable-donald-trump-crypto-ventures) — White House Roundtable Focuses on Fighting Cybercrime - [U-S-NEWS.COM](https://u-s-news.com/politics-breaking-president-trump-makes-huge-russia-ukraine-announcement-at-the-white-house-video) — POLITICS: BREAKING: President Trump makes HUGE Russia/Ukraine Announcement at the White House! – Video - [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/10/21/n14874177.htm) — Trump Attends Roundtable Meeting to Crack Down on Cryptocurrency Investment Scams. - [WND](https://wnd.com/2026/10/we-are-stopping-them-watch-president-trump-anchor) — ‘We are stopping them’: Watch President Trump anchor roundtable on cybercrime * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff - [OpsLens](https://opslens.com/we-are-stopping-them-watch-president-trump-anchor-roundtable-on-cybercrime-worldnetdaily-by-wnd-staff) — ‘We are stopping them’: Watch President Trump anchor roundtable on cybercrime * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff - [MASSIVE.NEWS](https://massive.news/live-trump-participates-in-white-house-east-room-roundtable-ac1n) — Trump Participates in White House East Room Roundtable - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-now-trump-participates-in-white-house-roundtable-6107004) — LIVE NOW: Trump Participates in White House Roundtable - [National Cyber Security](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/trump-to-host-white-house-roundtable-on-cybercrime-cybercrime-infosec) — Trump To Host White House Roundtable On Cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec - National Cyber Security Consulting - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/news/national/trump-administration-touts-efforts-to-combat-cybercrime/article_93c25846-6ec3-5c1a-9ccd-fb66d9bf08dd.html) — Trump administration touts efforts to combat cybercrime - [Lootpress](https://lootpress.com/governor-patrick-morrisey-to-join-president-trump-for-white-house-roundtable-wednesday) — Governor Patrick Morrisey to join President Trump for White House roundtable Wednesday ## Questions **What was the focus of the White House roundtable?** The White House roundtable, convened by President Donald Trump, focused on protecting Americans from foreign cybercrime and online scams. Officials discussed government actions aimed at disrupting criminal networks and preventing financial losses. **What did Stephen Miller say about the administration's approach to cybercrime?** Stephen Miller stated that the Trump Administration has "declared cyber warfare against the cyber criminals." This declaration was made in the context of an executive order aimed at combating cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes against Americans. **What financial figures were reported in relation to combating cybercrime?** Officials reported that government actions have prevented at least $1.6 billion in losses this year. Additionally, $833 million in cryptocurrency restrictions were noted as part of the efforts to combat financial fraud and cybercrime. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-administration-tackles-cybercrime-and-scams. 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