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Musk's DOGE Sparks Outrage with Website Crash and Surveillance

4/8/2025

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Musk's Controversial Surveillance

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked controversy after crashing the Social Security Administration's website, leaving millions without access. Simultaneously, DOGE is accused of employing AI to surveil government employees for anti-Trump views, igniting fears of ethical breaches and potential misuse of sensitive information. The implications of these actions are raising serious alarms.

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Musk Disrupts Benefits

Elon Musk's ventures have inadvertently caused outages on the Social Security Administration's website, disrupting payment distributions for retirees. In California, one retiree struggled to secure an appointment amid these complications, worsened by the Trump administration's fraud checks. However, officials remain steadfast in their commitment to safeguarding Social Security benefits.

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Musk's Controversial Surveillance

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked controversy after crashing the Social Security Administration's website, leaving millions without access. Simultaneously, DOGE is accused of employing AI to surveil government employees for anti-Trump views, igniting fears of ethical breaches and potential misuse of sensitive information. The implications of these actions are raising serious alarms.

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