Report: Government Bureaucrats Tried to Stop Trump from Canceling Illegal Aliens’ Social Security Benefits

Resistance Within the Social Security Administration
During President Donald Trump’s tenure, efforts to terminate Social Security benefits for illegal immigrants faced significant internal opposition from government officials, according to a detailed report. This initiative targeted over 6,300 illegal aliens, including those released into the U.S. by former President Joe Biden. The resistance was highlighted by leaks from more than a dozen current and former officials of the Social Security Administration to the Washington Post, which appeared to be an attempt to incite public outrage against Trump’s policy.
Clash Over Policy Implementation
One notable instance of internal conflict involved Greg Pearre, a senior technology expert at the Social Security Administration, who opposed the administration’s strategy to list illegal immigrants in a Social Security death database. This move would effectively prevent them from legally earning wages and was intended to encourage them to leave the country. Pearre’s objections, which he expressed to Scott Coulter, the chief information officer appointed by Elon Musk, were based on concerns about legality and the potential for serious errors. Despite his arguments, Pearre faced dismissal, with security personnel informing him of his termination.
Legal and Ethical Concerns Raised
Another Social Security official resigned, criticizing the policy as an unlawful use of the agency for immigration enforcement purposes. This sentiment reflects broader concerns among some officials regarding the ethical and legal implications of repurposing federal agencies to enforce immigration laws.
Trump Administration’s Broader Strategy
Following the policy’s implementation, the Social Security Administration’s Office of the General Counsel began preparing a report to address allegations that the move violated privacy laws. Concurrently, the Trump administration brokered an agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This deal is designed to streamline the process for federal agents to track, detain, and deport illegal aliens by accessing their financial records in the U.S.
Investigation into Government Programs
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Officials from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have also reported finding potentially millions of illegal aliens improperly registered on Social Security and Medicaid rolls, with thousands more appearing on voter registries. This discovery underscores the administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of federal programs and uphold the rule of law.
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