Thompson Issues Statement on DOGE Illegally Accessing Social Security Data

January 21, 2026 Press Release Read my statement on DOGE employees illegally accessing and sharing Social Security data: "Members of this administration continue to break the law, and they need to be held accountable. Two DOGE employees accessed and shared Americans’ Social Security data in an effort to undermine our elections and overturn the will of voters. That is not “cost-cutting.” It is an abuse of power and a direct threat to our democracy. "No unelected group, billionaire-backed or otherwise, has the right to weaponize Americans’ personal data for political gain. These actions are illegal, violate the public trust, and endanger millions of people’s private information. "Those responsible must be held fully accountable under the law. I urge my Republican colleagues to join Democrats in conducting rigorous oversight to protect Americans’ data and ensure that no one is above the law." Issues : Seniors