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Rep. John Larson Condemns 'DOGE' Group's Handling of Social Security Data

Forbes Breaking NewsOctober 7, 20255 min859 views
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Concerns Over Social Security Data Handling

  • 🎯 Rep. John Larson voiced serious concerns about the handling of American social security data by a group referred to as "DOGE."
  • 💡 This group, allegedly formed by Elon Musk and President Trump, is described as unvetted and unaccountable.
  • ⚠️ The data of over 300 million Americans has reportedly been moved to an unsecured cloud, making it vulnerable to hacking.

Lack of Accountability and Transparency

  • 🔍 Larson stated that the Social Security Administration has no knowledge of where this data is or what has been done with it.
  • 🗣️ He noted that Republican colleagues also appeared unaware of the data's location or purpose.
  • 🏛️ The Congressman emphasized the need for the executive branch to be held accountable for taking and exposing personal data.

Allegations of Privatization and Misuse

  • 💰 Larson suggested that the motive behind accessing this data is to privatize Social Security and dismantle it from within.
  • 🚫 He highlighted that individuals as young as 24, who are unvetted and unaccountable, allegedly have access to sensitive Social Security information.
  • 😠 Larson expressed anger and outrage, calling the situation morally wrong and illegal, and urged all citizens to be concerned.

Refusal to Cooperate

  • 🤝 The "DOGE" group, including Elon Musk, reportedly refused to appear before the House Ways and Means Committee.
  • ⚖️ Larson believes this refusal stems from a belief that they are above the law and not accountable to the government.
  • 💰 The data is believed to contain information about the $2.7 trillion held within Social Security funds.
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