The Social Security Administration’s internal watchdog is investigating a complaint that alleges a former U.S. DOGE Service employee claimed he had access to two highly sensitive agency databases and planned to share the information with his private employer — a claim that, if true, would constitute an unprecedented breach of security protocols at an agency that serves more than 70 million Americans.
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The comments express significant concern and outrage over allegations of a security breach at the Social Security Administration involving a former DOGE member. Many commenters blame the Trump administration and Elon Musk for enabling this breach, suggesting it was part of a... Show more
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