SSA later identified material errors in sworn descriptions of DOGE data handling
Reporting and findings
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In a January 16 court filing, the Justice Department corrected prior sworn representations about DOGE activities at SSA, including data access and work performed, after agency review found the record incomplete or inaccurate.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland: Notice of Corrections to the Record, AFSCME v. Social Security AdministrationPassages and source records documenting: SSA later identified material errors in sworn descriptions of DOGE data handling
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Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.
- The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
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Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.
- United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
Summary and current status
Incorrect court representations undermined judicial oversight of systems containing near-universal identity records.
Justice Department filed formal corrections to the record
People and organizations
- Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
- Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- Social Security Administrationagency correcting sworn data-access representations
- Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
Relationships in this file
- Elon Muskgave courts inaccurate descriptions of DOGE data practicesSocial Security Administration
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought