Musk-Led DOGE Exposes Social Security Scandal As Top Official Resigns

A sweeping investigation by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has revealed major flaws in Social Security records, uncovering millions of active accounts tied to individuals over 100 years old—some listed as 150 or older. The discovery has triggered an immediate leadership change at the agency.

Michelle King, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, resigned over the weekend amid mounting tensions over DOGE’s access to agency records. The White House has since announced that President Donald Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano as her replacement.

Musk detailed the findings during an Oval Office press conference, stating that the records raise serious questions about oversight. “If these people are really alive, they should be world-famous,” he joked. “Otherwise, we have a massive fraud problem.”

A 2023 audit of Social Security records found that nearly 19 million people over the age of 100 had no death records on file. While officials claim most of those accounts are inactive, concerns remain about whether some have been used fraudulently.

DOGE has been expanding its efforts to uncover financial mismanagement across federal agencies. Recent investigations into the Treasury Department flagged trillions in transactions missing proper tracking codes, adding to concerns over government inefficiencies.

Musk has promised further scrutiny, emphasizing that the goal is to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. “If money is being wasted, we’re going to find out where it’s going,” he said.

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