The Biden administration is facing a firestorm of criticism after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) released a damning report revealing that illegal immigrants with criminal records and terrorist ties received U.S. taxpayer-funded benefits—including Medicaid payments totaling $276,000.
Dangerous Individuals Exploited Public Systems
The DOGE report exposes the systemic failure of border security and immigration screening procedures under President Biden. Between 2023 and 2024, 6,300 illegal immigrants who were granted parole entry into the United States were later found to have criminal records or ties to terrorist organizations, according to the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center.
Among those flagged, at least 905 individuals accessed Medicaid, including four currently listed on the FBI’s terrorist watch list. The total cost to taxpayers: $276,000 in Medicaid payments. These benefits were made possible due to their work authorizations and Social Security numbers granted through the parole system—even without lawful status.
Widespread Abuse of Federal Programs
DOGE’s findings extend far beyond Medicaid fraud:
- 41 criminal aliens received $42,000 in unemployment benefits
- 22 individuals secured federal student loans totaling $280,000
- 409 illegal immigrants received net tax refunds totaling $751,000
- Several accessed SNAP (food stamps)—with totals still being calculated
DOGE exposed the immigration fraud where the government was giving work authorization to illegals and millions received a SS number as well as millions put on Medicaid.pic.twitter.com/5LMOiyIg97
— General™️ (@TheGeneral_0) April 8, 2025
Officials confirm that the Biden administration did not implement adequate screening protocols, allowing parolees to enroll in federal benefit programs by presenting temporary work authorization documents and Social Security numbers—even though they held no lawful immigration status.
Fallout and Urgent Policy Demands
In response to the report, authorities have revoked the parole status of all identified individuals and initiated removal proceedings. A DHS official speaking on background admitted, “We did not anticipate the scale of the fraud.”
This revelation has intensified scrutiny of the Biden administration’s parole and catch-and-release programs, with critics slamming it as a reckless gamble with national security and taxpayer resources.
IRS refund fraud payments are one of several means used by the Democratic Party to attract and retain illegal immigrants in the USA. That’s why they are so opposed to @DOGE stopping this!
The Democratic Party is aiding and abetting fraudulent government payments to illegals in… https://t.co/1t45vSnhce
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 30, 2025
DOGE’s report calls for immediate policy reforms, including:
- Mandatory criminal and terrorism screenings for all parole applicants
- Blocking parolees from receiving federal benefits without full legal status
- Congressional oversight hearings into Biden’s parole policies
Republican lawmakers are demanding swift accountability. One senior GOP aide stated,
“President Biden’s open-border agenda is now directly tied to taxpayer-funded support for criminals and suspected terrorists.”
With over $1.3 million in federal funds already lost, the Biden administration now faces mounting calls to halt parole admissions and restore strict immigration enforcement.
As more details emerge, DOGE warns this may just be “the tip of the iceberg.”