Did DOGE Just Uncover Treason?

Summary

The video script explores concerns about a surge in Social Security numbers (SSNs) issued to non-citizens, highlighting a sharp rise in 2024, with over 2 million non-citizens receiving SSNs. The discussion touches on legal immigration pathways, fraud, and voter registration implications, especially during an election year. While some non-citizens are legally authorized to work and receive SSNs, the script raises questions about systemic weaknesses, potential fraud, and manipulation in voter laws. It argues that these actions, though not necessarily treasonous, could undermine public trust and raise significant policy concerns.

Takeaways

• 😀 Elon Musk and Antonio Gracias raised concerns about a surge in Social Security numbers being issued to non-citizens, particularly a sharp increase in fiscal year 2024.
• 😀 The issuance of Social Security numbers to non-citizens is legal, but concerns about fraud, waste, and abuse have surfaced due to the increasing numbers.
• 😀 Politifact defended the legality of the process, emphasizing that non-citizens legally authorized to work in the U.S. can receive Social Security numbers.
• 😀 Despite Politifact’s clarification, the piece suggests that there are vulnerabilities in the system, including potential voter fraud due to looser voter laws.
• 😀 A significant concern raised is that the increase in Social Security numbers issued to non-citizens could coincide with political motivations around major elections.
• 😀 The script highlights that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, but it challenges the notion that non-citizens couldn’t influence elections through voting fraud.
• 😀 The Biden administration's immigration policies are critiqued for making it easier for non-citizens to receive Social Security numbers, work permits, and claim asylum.
• 😀 There’s mention of how lax voter ID laws and weak voter role purges could potentially make it easier for ineligible voters to register, aligning with the surge of non-citizens receiving Social Security numbers.
• 😀 The piece questions whether these actions, alongside other political maneuvers, could be seen as intentional strategies to sway the electorate in favor of certain parties.
• 😀 While the script does not directly accuse anyone of treason, it calls for a public reckoning regarding the integrity of the system and suggests there are significant risks to both the Social Security system and the election process.

Q & A

What did Doge uncover regarding Social Security numbers for non-citizens?

Doge uncovered that millions of non-citizens were issued Social Security numbers, with a significant increase in fiscal year 2024, raising concerns about potential fraud, waste, and abuse in the system.

What did Elon Musk highlight about Social Security numbers for non-citizens in fiscal year 2024?

Elon Musk pointed out that the number of Social Security numbers issued to non-citizens surged from 270,000 in 2021 to 2.1 million in fiscal year 2024.

How did the right-wing and left-wing media report on the issue of non-citizens receiving Social Security numbers?

Right-wing media emphasized the surge in non-citizens receiving Social Security numbers, while left-wing media focused on the legal nature of the process and suggested that the rise indicated potential waste, without clarifying that these were legal immigrants.

What is the legal process for non-citizens to receive a Social Security number?

Non-citizens can enter the U.S., claim asylum, wait six months, apply for a work permit, and then receive a Social Security number to legally work and pay taxes.

What has Doge found about the Social Security Administration's record on fraud?

Doge found significant issues with the Social Security Administration's record on preventing fraud, including millions of records for people over 120 years old and 20 million deceased individuals marked as alive.

What concerns were raised about the potential for fraud related to Social Security numbers?

Concerns were raised that the increase in Social Security numbers for non-citizens could lead to fraudulent activity, especially in relation to voter registration and election integrity in the context of weakening voter laws.

How does Politifact defend the issuing of Social Security numbers to non-citizens?

Politifact defends the issuance of Social Security numbers to non-citizens by emphasizing that it's a legal process for those authorized to work in the U.S. and that having a Social Security number doesn't grant voting rights.

Why does the narrator question Politifact's stance on the issue?

The narrator questions Politifact's stance because they believe the ease of obtaining work permits and Social Security numbers for non-citizens could be exploited for voter fraud, especially in light of weakened voter laws and practices.

How has the Biden administration influenced the number of non-citizens receiving Social Security numbers?

The Biden administration has expanded pathways for people to legally live and work in the U.S., which has contributed to an increase in the number of non-citizens receiving Social Security numbers.

Does the script suggest that the actions regarding non-citizens' Social Security numbers could be considered treasonous?

While the script acknowledges that these actions may not meet the legal definition of treason, it suggests that they could be seen as a deliberate and coordinated effort that undermines public trust and election integrity, making it a significant issue in the court of public opinion.