Trump said 275,000 illegals were removed from Social Security rolls.

Numerous news outlets and statements from the Trump administration consistently report that about 275,000 illegal immigrants were removed from Social Security benefit rolls. This figure appears repeatedly in sources such as Just The News, Breitbart, and The Gateway Pundit.thegatewaypundit.comthegatewaypundit.comTrump Announces MASSIVE Social Security Cleanup — 275,000 Illegal Aliens...justthenews.comjustthenews.comTrump touts removal of roughly 275,000 illegals from Social Security+1 more

The Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a statement supporting President Trump's memorandum aimed at preventing illegal aliens from obtaining Social Security benefits.blog.ssa.govblog.ssa.govSocial Security Statement on President Trump’s Memorandum, “Preventing Illegal... However, the SSA statement does not independently confirm the exact number of removals but expresses institutional backing for the policy.

Some sources like PJ Newsletter and ZeroHedge provide additional context, mentioning related actions such as ending taxes on benefits for seniors and removing implausible beneficiaries (e.g., those listed as 160 years old).pjnewsletter.compjnewsletter.comTrump Administration Removes 275,000 Illegal Immigrants from Social Security,...zerohedge.comzerohedge.comTrump Purges 275,000 Illegal Aliens From Social Security

While these reports are consistent in citing the 275,000 figure, they largely rely on statements from Trump or his administration rather than independent audits or official SSA data releases verifying the precise number.

The consistency across multiple sources suggests the claim is based on official announcements and administrative actions; however, absence of direct SSA data publicly confirming the exact count introduces some uncertainty.

Overall, evidence supports that a significant number of illegal aliens were removed from Social Security rolls under Trump’s directive, with the cited figure of 275,000 widely reported but not independently verified by primary SSA data in these sources.