On April 15, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum aimed at preventing unauthorized individuals from obtaining benefits under the Social Security Act. The memorandum directs the administration to prioritize enforcement actions against entities that do not verify eligibility and prevent ineligible individuals from receiving funds. It also expands the Social Security Administration’s fraud prosecutor program and establishes new investigations to combat identity theft and misuse of Social Security numbers.

The memorandum emphasizes that taxpayer-funded benefits should only be accessible to eligible individuals and should not act as an incentive for unauthorized immigration. Statistics in the article highlight the financial burden that unauthorized immigration imposes on American taxpayers, citing costs related to unauthorized individuals at both the federal and state levels. The memorandum builds on previous executive actions to tighten eligibility and remove incentives for unauthorized immigration, supporting the administration’s stance on border security and resource allocation.

Additionally, the memorandum outlines efforts to investigate and prosecute cases of Social Security fraud, including those involving individuals over the age of 100 with mismatched records. The initiative reflects ongoing concerns about the impact of unauthorized immigration on public services and resources, aiming to strengthen the integrity of programs designed to support eligible American citizens. Overall, this action is part of a broader strategy to manage immigration and public benefits more effectively.

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