DOGE employees exploited their government positions to pursue a partisan scheme to help outside groups overturn election results. This wasn't efficiency reform — it was an illegal political operation that put millions of Americans' personal data at risk. The Hatch Act violations and unauthorized data sharing prove DOGE was always a cover for political manipulation.
This referral doesn't establish wrongdoing — it just transparently presents allegations that require investigation. No evidence shows Social Security data was actually shared with outside groups, and DOGE's mandate was legitimate efficiency review. The DOJ itself stressed uncertainty about what occurred, making premature accusations irresponsible.
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