In a concerning announcement, Senior Policy Advisor Stephen Miller from the Trump Administration disclosed that purported international fraudsters are penetrating America, utilizing counterfeit Social Security numbers and identities to embezzle billions, potentially reaching up to $1 trillion from benefit programs funded by US taxpayers. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Director of the FBI, well-known podcast host Dan Bongino shared this information and highlighted the issue of foreign fraud.
For context, Advisor Miller’s shocking claims suggest that fraud was identified within the Social Security database following alerts raised by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Miller’s disclosure provides impetus for Congress to advance the DOGE Act, a proposed law aimed at permanently empowering the DOGE to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.
Deputy Director Bongino voiced his indignation regarding the foreign fraud syndicates and their appropriation of American Social Security funds, insisting on accountability and prompt action. In a firm statement on the Dan Bongino Show, he remarked, “He (Musk) uncovered a foreign fraud ring within our retirement programs. People, even if you support government waste, at least waste it here, right? If you’re going to squander government funds and flush it down the toilet, at least waste it on US citizens. No, they assumed nobody cares on the left.”
Bongino subsequently aired a segment of Miller discussing the fraud on the Fox News Channel. In this segment, Miller stated, “These are foreign nationals who enter the United States. They employ fake Social Security numbers. They adopt false identities to pilfer billions in taxpayer benefits. There’s no way to ascertain the total amount of money involved until DOGE is granted full access.
Advisor Miller further underscored the magnitude of the scandal while delivering a pointed statement regarding the substantial sum of money at stake. In a recent interview with Fox News, he provided context by stating, “Still, over a 10-year normal budget window, you could be talking about saving over a trillion dollars by clamping down on massive fraud.”
Advisor Miller also highlighted that DOGE staffers are accountable federal employees who execute their constitutional responsibilities under the authority of the President. As the interview progressed, he elaborated, “DOGE are subordinate staffers of the federal government. They are political appointees just like me, just like everyone else in the White House who serve and answer to the President. So we’re not talking about an outside private entity—we’re talking about existing federal government staff performing their statutory and constitutional duty.” Be sure to watch the clip of Deputy Director Bongino’s reaction to Advisor Miller’s assertions:
Bongino raised concerns on his podcast regarding the lenient management of Social Security and the resulting fraud. One user on X, for instance, stated, “DOGE audits uncovered $65 billion in waste. International fraud networks are taking advantage of counterfeit Social Security Numbers to siphon off billions more from US benefits. The Legal Workforce Act along with E-Verify would effectively put a stop to this. Congress must grant DOGE complete access to apprehend these fraudsters.”
Another user on X responded to the original post, expressing their outrage at the severity of this apparent scam. They remarked, “This truly makes me feel physically ill. Foreign nations are robbing us while our government allows it, and US citizens are being heavily taxed, left to wonder how we will manage our expenses. It is utterly revolting.