Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026
Congressional Reaction
Congressional Reaction
Sen. Ron Wyden and other lawmakers call for a full public accounting of the breach.
Public Disclosure
Reports emerge detailing 'God-level' access and the staffer's expectation of a presidential pardon.
Whistleblower Details Emerge
Reports surface regarding 'God-level' access and the intent to share data with a private employer.
OIG Notification
SSA Office of Inspector General alerts lawmakers to an anonymous whistleblower complaint regarding a DOGE employee.
OIG Notification
SSA Inspector General informs congressional committees of an investigation into data misuse.
A whistleblower complaint alleges a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee illegally accessed sensitive Social Security Administration databases containing records for 500 million Americans. The staffer reportedly intended to transfer this data to a private employer while banking on a presidential pardon for any legal repercussions.
A whistleblower complaint alleges a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer illegally accessed Social Security Administration databases containing records for 500 million individuals. The staffer reportedly intended to share the data with a private employer and claimed to expect a presidential pardon for any illegal actions.