Immigration and Customs Enforcement's D.C. headquarters shown next to the DOGE logo (Getty Images)
DOGE VOLUNTEER CREDITS TRUMP FOR UNPRECEDENTED EFFORT TO CURB 'JAW-DROPPING' SOCIAL SECURITY FRAUD
The outlet said ICE is asking CMS to compare the Social Security numbers of individuals believed to be in the country illegally to Medicare claims to help determine their addresses.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from obtaining benefits through the Social Security Act, including Medicare. The memorandum establishes a Medicare and Medicaid fraud prosecution program and expands the Social Security Administration’s existing enforcement initiatives.
Then-President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on Nov.19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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The alleged joint initiative between DOGE and ICE seems to align with the Trump administration’s crackdowns on illegal immigration and government waste.
ICE did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment.
Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.
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