1. United States
2. N.D.
3. Letter

The Trump administration exploited the Social Security system for political gain by overriding objections from career staff to add thousands of immigrants to an employment records database as deceased. This unethical maneuver potentially enabled the misuse of Social Security numbers and the theft of funds owed to citizens who paid into the system. Congress must investigate this concerning abuse of power by examining how officials circumvented protocols intended to protect vulnerable populations and Americans' hard-earned retirement benefits. Decisive action is needed to uphold the integrity of Social Security and prevent any future misappropriation of resources from those most in need.