Elon Musk’s DOGE stole your Social Security data
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The Trump administration is accused of stealing Social Security data for 500 million Americans and sharing it with Elon Musk's DOGE.
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Your personal Social Security data, along with 500 million other Americans', may have been stolen and shared with a private entity.
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The Trump administration is accused of stealing the Social Security data of 500 million Americans, both living and deceased. This data was reportedly shared with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for misuse. The accusation implies a massive breach of personal information, potentially affecting a significant portion of the U.S. population. The alleged sharing of this sensitive data with a private entity raises serious concerns about privacy and government oversight.
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