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Elon Musk’s DOGE uncovers $4.7 Trillion in untraceable federal spending, followed by massive social security fraud
By ljdevon // 2025-02-19
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• The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, revealed that $4.7 trillion in U.S. Treasury disbursements lacked tracking codes, making the funds nearly impossible to trace. • DOGE has mandated the use of Treasury Access Symbol (TAS) codes for all federal payments, increasing transparency and accountability. • Social Security Administration data suggests potential fraud, with 20.789 million Americans over 100 years old — including 12 million over 120 — still receiving benefits. • Democrats have sued to block DOGE’s access to federal data, but a federal judge expressed skepticism about their claims, citing a lack of evidence.

A $4.7 trillion black hole

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through Washington, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) exposed a staggering $4.7 trillion in untraceable federal disbursements. The funds, distributed without the use of Treasury Access Symbol (TAS) tracking codes, highlight a systemic failure in accountability within the U.S. government. The announcement, made Monday via DOGE’s X account, underscores the urgent need for reform in how taxpayer dollars are managed. The findings come as DOGE intensifies its scrutiny of federal agencies, uncovering widespread fraud in programs like Social Security and sparking fierce pushback from establishment politicians. With the U.S. national debt surpassing $33 trillion and public trust in government at historic lows, DOGE’s efforts to bring transparency to federal spending could not be more timely. For years, the U.S. Treasury has disbursed trillions of dollars without basic accounting safeguards. The TAS codes, designed to track federal payments, were often left blank, rendering the funds untraceable. “In the Federal Government, the TAS field was optional for ~$4.7 trillion in payments and was often left blank, making traceability almost impossible,” DOGE announced. Elon Musk celebrated the agency’s decision to mandate TAS codes for all payments, calling it a “major improvement in Treasury payment integrity.” In a tweet, Musk credited the collaborative efforts of DOGE, the U.S. Treasury, and the Federal Reserve for the reform. However, the revelation has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and left-leaning politicians, who argue that DOGE’s actions could disrupt government operations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended DOGE’s work, telling Bloomberg, “These are highly trained professionals. This is not some roving band going around doing things. This is methodical, and it is going to yield big savings.”

Social security fraud: a $522 billion scandal

On the heels of that announcement, DOGE’s scrutiny of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has uncovered what Musk described as “the biggest fraud in history.” According to SSA data, 20.789 million Americans over the age of 100 are collecting retirement benefits — a figure that includes 12 million individuals purportedly over 120 years old. Musk shared the findings on X, posting a spreadsheet that showed “numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE!” He quipped, “Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security.” The data also revealed that the SSA’s database contains 394 million names — nearly 60 million more than the U.S. population of 334.9 million. “Yes, there are FAR more ‘eligible’ Social Security numbers than there are citizens in the USA,” Musk wrote. “This might be the biggest fraud in history.” Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) suggested freezing payments to individuals over 120 until their eligibility can be verified. Others, like X user Robert Sterling, estimated that fraudulent Social Security payments could account for $522 billion annually — one-third of the program’s total spending.

Democrats push back to protect historic fraud (that they benefited from)

In response to DOGE’s investigations, Democrats have filed lawsuits to block the agency’s access to federal data. The legal challenges target DOGE’s ability to review records from the Office of Personnel Management and departments including Health and Human Services, Education, Energy, Transportation, Labor, and Commerce. However, a federal judge expressed skepticism about the Democrats’ claims during a hearing Monday. Noting that their evidence relied heavily on media speculation, the judge stated, “The courts can’t act based on media reports. We can’t do that.” A ruling on the restraining order is expected Tuesday. Elon Musk’s DOGE represents a bold attempt to rein in government waste and corruption. At a recent press conference, Musk emphasized the importance of fiscal responsibility. “If money is spent badly, if your taxpayer dollars are not spent in a sensible and frugal manner, then that’s not okay,” he said. “Your tax dollars need to be spent wisely on the things that matter to the people.” Sources include: Zerohedge.com Zerohedge.com X.com
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