DOGE Blames Three Dem States for Most of the Unemployment Fraud Uncovered
A new report from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reveals that Democrat-led states are behind the overwhelming majority of fraudulent unemployment payouts since 2020.
In total, nearly $400 million in bogus claims were issued over the past four years—with California, New York, and Massachusetts responsible for more than $300 million of that total.
The exact number from these three blue states amounts to $305 million in improper unemployment claims, according to DOGE.
These states are not only run by Democrat governors but are also completely controlled by the Democratic Party at every level of state government—holding the governorship, attorney general’s office, and both chambers of the state legislature, as Fox News reported.
California stood out for more than just bad management.
DOGE found that under Joe Biden’s administration, 68% of unemployment payouts given to parolees—who were either convicted criminals or listed on the federal government’s terrorist watchlist—came from California alone.
This isn’t surprising given the track record of these states. California, New York, and Massachusetts are known for high taxes, bloated bureaucracy, and soft-on-crime policies.
The results speak for themselves: massive fraud, wasted taxpayer money, and a growing exodus of residents fleeing to more responsible, Republican-led states.
Harrison Fields, a White House spokesperson, criticized the Democrat-run states for their financial mismanagement.
“There’s a reason people are leaving these states in droves. Failed progressive policies, reckless spending, and high taxes are making life unbearable. That’s why Americans are turning to President Trump’s vision and supporting the work DOGE is doing,” he said.
The scale of the fraud is jaw-dropping. DOGE reported earlier this week that tens of thousands of unemployment payments were made to individuals who were clearly ineligible—some listed as over 115 years old, others between the ages of one and five, and even some whose birthdates were set in the future.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer praised the watchdog’s efforts, calling the findings “an incredible discovery.”
She pledged that the Labor Department under Trump’s leadership would continue recovering taxpayer dollars and aggressively go after those responsible for the fraud.
But the issues don’t stop there. DOGE also exposed the Biden administration’s weak immigration practices.
According to their findings, over 6,000 individuals with criminal backgrounds or flagged on terror watchlists were allowed into the country due to lax screening measures.
The consequences of this reckless border policy were severe.
Hundreds of these individuals not only entered the U.S. but also managed to access public assistance programs.
DOGE reported that roughly $42,000 in unemployment benefits went to individuals who never should have been in the country to begin with.
On top of that, these people also pulled funds from other government programs—student loans, food stamps, and even IRS tax refunds.
It’s yet another example of how Biden’s open-border agenda is draining American resources.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently highlighted these findings during a visit to El Salvador, where she addressed the dangers of allowing bad actors to exploit U.S. immigration and welfare systems.
Thanks to DOGE, 108 wasteful government contracts have been eliminated, including one for a so-called “executive transformational leadership training program.” This is just the beginning.
The Trump administration previously shut down parole for anyone with a criminal record or ties to terrorism.
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