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DOGE Under Fire: Whistleblower Alleges Data Mismanagement

1/24/2026

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Musk's DOGE Controversy

DOGE faces concerns after improper handling of Social Security data linked to Elon Musk.
Justice Department says DOGE employees may have violated Hatch Act by aiding an advocacy group to overturn election results.
A whistleblower complaint claims DOGE stored personal information of over 300 million Americans on an unsecured server.
Musk led DOGE until May 2025 and was tasked with modernizing government operations under President Donald Trump’s directive.

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Musk Backs Republicans

Elon Musk plans to back the Republican Party in the midterm elections, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Despite a falling-out with U.S. President Donald Trump, Musk has been approached by Republicans, including Vice President J.D. Vance, to sustain the majority.
Musk donated $10 million to a super PAC backing Senate candidate Nate Morris.
He aims to mobilize voters who previously supported Trump but are less interested in congressional elections.

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Musk's DOGE Controversy

DOGE faces concerns after improper handling of Social Security data linked to Elon Musk.
Justice Department says DOGE employees may have violated Hatch Act by aiding an advocacy group to overturn election results.
A whistleblower complaint claims DOGE stored personal information of over 300 million Americans on an unsecured server.
Musk led DOGE until May 2025 and was tasked with modernizing government operations under President Donald Trump’s directive.

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