Yes, DataR wasn't too articulate there, imho. Trump's comments themselves in the quoted x-link reflect a 'cleaning up' of the SSN roster/rolls.
Is it perfect/complete? No, but identifying fraudulent entries/duplicates I think is something the SSA has been working on since DOGE reviewed the database in some detail.
From grok;
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- Identification and Data Sharing: DOGE, in collaboration with the Social Security Administration (SSA), has been working to identify individuals using stolen or fraudulently obtained SSNs. This includes compiling lists of SSNs used by multiple individuals or those not officially issued by the SSA. The information is shared with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and state authorities to facilitate enforcement actions, including potential deportation of illegal aliens involved in identity theft.
- Fraud Detection Initiatives: DOGE has been granted access to SSA data to investigate fraud, including cases where SSNs are misused. They have focused on cleaning up SSA records, such as death records, to prevent improper payments and identify fraudulent activity. For instance, a 2023 SSA Inspector General audit highlighted missing death records, and DOGE is working to implement recommendations to resolve such issues, which could help detect SSN misuse.
- Presidential Memorandum: In April 2025, President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the SSA to prevent illegal aliens from receiving Social Security Act benefits. This includes expanding the SSA's fraud prosecutor program to at least 50 U.S. Attorney Offices and reinstating civil monetary penalties for SSN fraud, which had been paused. The memorandum also emphasizes verifying eligibility to ensure funds are not disbursed to ineligible individuals, including illegal aliens.
- No-Match Letters and Employer Accountability: DOGE and the SSA are encouraged to send "no-match" letters to employers when SSNs do not match SSA records, urging them to rectify mismatches or terminate employees using stolen SSNs. Employers are also encouraged to use E-Verify to prevent future hiring of individuals with fraudulent SSNs. Non-compliant employers with a history of employing illegal aliens may face prosecution.
