Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that two employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might have used Social Security data improperly in an attempt to change election results. The DOJ suggests that these actions could violate laws that prevent federal employees from engaging in political activities. The issue arose during efforts to reduce the size of the federal government under President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
- The DOJ released information about possible misuse of Social Security data by two DOGE employees.
- The employees are accused of trying to use data to alter election outcomes.
- The DOJ suggests their actions may violate the Hatch Act, a law that limits political activities of federal workers.
- The court filing took place in the U.S. District Court for Maryland.
- The individuals involved were not named in the documents.
- The information became public while reviewing past government efforts to reduce federal operations.
- Newsweek requested a comment from the Social Security Administration regarding this matter.
