A former top executive at the Social Security Administration has launched a bid for Maryland state senate, citing his experience as a whistleblower against Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The man, Chuck Borges, spent seven months trying to get visibility into SSA's systems and was eventually forced to resign after alleging that DOGE had copied sensitive American data to an unsecure cloud environment.
Borges describes the situation as a "sequence of events" that raised continuing concerns about how SSA leadership and DOGE handled data at the agency. He claims he couldn't put administrative structures in place due to both internal restrictions and denied permission for data governance councils.
The former executive says he decided to become a whistleblower after realizing he wouldn't be able to verify the safety and security of public data as CDO. He understands that raising concerns can come with personal cost, but feels it's necessary to do so.
Borges advises federal leaders to avoid breaking the law, not put their people in morally or ethically questionable situations, and ask questions when needed. He believes his experience in executive management, legislation, and technology makes him well-suited to help his region think outside the box and drive sustainable growth.
The former SSA CDO now hopes to turn southern Maryland into a model of sustainable growth for the East Coast.
Borges describes the situation as a "sequence of events" that raised continuing concerns about how SSA leadership and DOGE handled data at the agency. He claims he couldn't put administrative structures in place due to both internal restrictions and denied permission for data governance councils.
The former executive says he decided to become a whistleblower after realizing he wouldn't be able to verify the safety and security of public data as CDO. He understands that raising concerns can come with personal cost, but feels it's necessary to do so.
Borges advises federal leaders to avoid breaking the law, not put their people in morally or ethically questionable situations, and ask questions when needed. He believes his experience in executive management, legislation, and technology makes him well-suited to help his region think outside the box and drive sustainable growth.
The former SSA CDO now hopes to turn southern Maryland into a model of sustainable growth for the East Coast.
! I mean, you gotta stand up for what you believe in, even if it means going against the system 
. He's not just fighting for himself, he's fighting for all the people who need secure data handling and transparency in government. It's amazing how one person can make a difference 
. And I love how he's focusing on sustainable growth and community development – that's what we need more of! 
I'm all for Chuck Borges running for senate! As someone who's had their fair share of frustrations with government inefficiencies, I can totally relate to his experience. It's crazy how DOGE handled sensitive data, and it just goes to show that even in positions of power, accountability matters. 
If anyone knows about red tape and bureaucracy, it's Borges, so I think he'd be a great asset in Maryland senate! 
. But what really gets me is Borges' stance on whistleblowers and personal cost. He says he took a risk by speaking out, but it's about doing the right thing, you know? 
It makes me wonder if we're seeing more of this kind of courage in public service... or just politicians trying to drum up support for their next campaign 
. One thing's for sure - Borges has some experience in executive management and tech, which could be an asset in the senate. But can he really deliver on his promises? Only time will tell 
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. I mean, who wouldn't want someone with his background to help bring about change in Maryland? His story with Elon Musk's DOGE and SSA is pretty crazy 
, and it sounds like he learned some hard lessons from that experience. I'm not sure if he's the best fit for this role, but I do think we could use more people willing to speak up when they see something fishy 
. One thing that bugs me is how much time and effort he had to put in just to try and get visibility into SSA's systems... seven months?! That sounds like a lot of stress 
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. I mean, you've gotta give him props for being brave enough to speak out against DOGE (which, btw, has been super quiet on this whole thing). It's crazy to think he spent 7 months just trying to get visibility into SSA's systems 
. Fingers crossed he can make some real change happen! 
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and I'm not sure what's more concerning - the fact that DOGE copied sensitive data or the fact that Borges is using his past as ammo to get elected 
... it's crazy how a whistleblower can be punished like that! He just tried to do the right thing, expose some shady stuff, and what happens? He gets forced out of his job 
. It's all about holding people in power accountable, you know? And I love how he says he wants to bring sustainable growth to southern Maryland - that's exactly what we need more of! 
. Whistleblower life ain't easy, fam! 
But you can't just sit around and watch people misuse sensitive data 
. He's gotta know his stuff to take on this role in state senate, though 
Can't wait to see what he brings to the table 
he was forced out cuz he spoke up, thats probly rite 
lets keep fingers crossed 4 him!! 
and I gotta say, this guy's got some serious guts. Whistleblowing against Elon Musk's DOGE is no easy feat, especially when it comes to sensitive American data 
. Seven months trying to get visibility into SSA's systems? That's dedication 
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. As a former CDO, he's got some serious tech cred under his belt 
. Plus, being an executive and having legislation experience is huge 
. It's about time someone with his expertise piped up and said something. I'm rooting for him 
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and stuff but idk how well prepared he is for politics rn 
i mean it sounds like he's got some legit skills from his SSA days, but Maryland state senate can be super tough to crack