President Donald Trump recently exposed the troubling findings of a Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) investigation into the Social Security Administration’s database. According to the cost-cutting organization’s findings, data indicates there are Americans well into their hundreds receiving social security benefits.
DOGE determined that approximately 1.5 million Americans between the ages of 150 and 200 are in the Social Security system, a dubious data point considering the oldest living American is reported to be 114 years old. Even more eye-catching were the thousands of individuals reported to be above 200 years old.
During a press briefing, Trump said, “200 to 209 years old, 879 people from 210 years old, I haven’t met any of them, and if I did, I would bless them. I would worship the ground they walk on. 210 to 219 years 866. From 220 years old to 229 years old, 1,039 and then you have two people from 240 years old to 249 years old, one person, and there’s one person that’s 360 years old. That’s just that. And then, where’s the money being spent?”
The clip quickly went viral on social media, sparking commentary from conservatives. Breaking 911 pointed out the “staggering” finding that one person is nearly 400 years old, commenting, “WATCH: Pres. Trump lays out STAGGERING numbers of fraud in Social Security.”
Elon Musk joked that “vampires” could be residing in the United States, taking advantage of government benefits. “According to the Social Security database, these are the numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE! Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security 
,” the multi-billionaire wrote. “As a friend of mine described it, this is like an amazing puzzle, uncovering the secrets of an ancient civilization that went extinct … except it’s still around 
” the Tesla founder added.
Another person commented, “OMG! 
How could Social Security employees allow this to slip through the cracks? Everyone knows that it’s virtually impossible to live that long due to the strain on the human body. Clearly, Social Security was aware of this and allowed it to continue without taking immediate action. Whoever is responsible for this needs to be held accountable.”
Furthermore, The American Tribune reported that a top Social Security official resigned after facing scrutiny from DOGE employees. According to reports, acting commissioner Michelle King stepped down from her role in the administration after getting into a conflict with DOGE employees when they attempted to access the organization’s internal data.
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King was replaced by Leland Dudek who promised to restore transparency and trust under his leadership. “My first call as Acting Commissioner was to our Inspector General’s office to provide them an opportunity to oversee and review any and all agency activities, including my actions past, present, and future. Transparency is at the heart of good government,” he stated.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields stated, “In the meantime, the agency will be led by a career Social Security anti-fraud expert as the acting commissioner.” He noted, “President Trump is committed to appointing the best and most qualified individuals who are dedicated to working on behalf of the American people, not to appease the bureaucracy that has failed them for far too long.”
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