DOGE Finds Illegal Immigrants On Medicaid & Voter Rolls

A recent interview with Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) official Antonio Gracias has raised alarm over the consequences of migration policies under former President Joe Biden. According to Gracias, millions of migrants welcomed into the United States under the Biden administration are now enrolled in vital programs like Medicaid and, more concerningly, have been registered to vote. The revelations have fueled debate about the unchecked flow of migrants into the U.S. and the potential long-term impact on the country’s social services and electoral system.

Gracias, alongside DOGE chief Elon Musk, discussed how millions of illegal aliens who entered the U.S. during Biden’s presidency may have fraudulently or improperly obtained Social Security numbers. According to Gracias, a key aspect of the process is the ease with which migrants can access work authorization and, eventually, a Social Security card, even before their asylum claims are processed.

Gracias explained how Border Patrol’s practice of issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) has allowed migrants to enter the U.S. with temporary legal status. Under this system, migrants are assigned a court date—often years in the future—and can apply for asylum without an interview. With the asylum application filed, migrants can then request work authorization, which, once granted, leads to the issuance of a Social Security card without the need for identification verification.

“We saw that a lot of people didn’t have their fingerprints taken,” Gracias noted. “And they’re still able to access work authorization and get a Social Security card sent to them by the government.” This lack of verification has raised serious concerns about the security of the immigration system and its vulnerability to exploitation by those seeking to enter the country illegally.

According to DOGE’s findings, over 1.3 million migrants are now enrolled in Medicaid, with the number expected to increase. While Medicaid enrollment has long been a point of contention in the debate over immigration policy, the sheer number of migrants tapping into the system underlines the growing strain on social services.

In addition to Medicaid, Gracias highlighted troubling evidence suggesting that thousands of migrants have been registered to vote in states with relatively lax voter roll verification systems. He noted that some of these migrants have already voted in the 2024 presidential election, a revelation that he called “shockingly bad” and warned could be part of larger political motivations.

He likened the situation to the amnesty programs of the past, which, according to him, helped transform California into a solidly blue state over several decades.

Gracias, who has been involved in various political campaigns and has voiced concerns about the impact of migration on U.S. infrastructure, indicated that this could be just the beginning. “This is the tip of the iceberg,” he cautioned, adding that the number of illegal migrants who have entered the U.S. far exceeds those that are currently known to authorities.

The full scope of the problem remains unclear, but the DOGE’s findings, coupled with claims about fraud and political manipulation, suggest that the migration crisis under the Biden administration may have significant, lasting impacts on the United States.

Whether this represents a long-term shift in the country’s political landscape or a more immediate crisis remains to be seen, and will likely hinge on the success of President Trump’s deportation efforts. What is clear, however, is that the debate over immigration, welfare access, and voter security is unlikely to subside anytime soon. As the country grapples with these challenges, many are left questioning how to best protect national systems and the interests of American citizens.

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