The Trump administration alleged widespread fraud within the Social Security Administration (SSA), claiming payments were being issued to 'tens of millions' of dead individuals. However, SSA audits tell a different story, revealing that only $298 million was erroneously paid to around 24,000 deceased Americans, far less than suggested. While audits highlighted errors in payments totaling billions, these represented less than 1% of total SSA benefits. This discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of the administration's fraud claims, with the SSA not providing comments on the findings.
An audit by the SSA has found only $298 million paid to deceased individuals, contradicting the Trump administration's claims of widespread fraud involving tens of millions.
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