An internal Trump administration document reveals that the new anti-fraud checks in the Social Security agency have detected only two potentially improper claims out of over 110,000, demonstrating the minimal extent of fraud identified. This raises alarms about the motives behind such stringent checks, which have caused delays in service and payments for beneficiaries. Notably, the measures have not detected significant fraud, contradicting claims made by figures like President Trump and Elon Musk. Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned the situation, emphasizing the need for accountability against unnecessary service disruptions in Social Security.
An internal document from the Trump administration reveals that anti-fraud checks at the Social Security agency found only two improper benefit claims out of 110,000.
The anti-fraud checks have been targeted only at phone-based claims, resulting in delays for customers while demonstrating a minimal risk of fraud.
Despite claims of widespread fraud in the Social Security system, the actual findings highlight the false narrative propagated by prominent figures such as Trump and Musk.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized the recent delays in Social Security services, highlighting how the anti-fraud measures do not match the supposed extent of fraud.
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