DOGE impersonators in MAGA hats tried to access digital information at San Francisco City Hall, sheriff says

SAN FRANCISCO — Three individuals, dressed in shirts alluding to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, made an unexpected appearance at San Francisco City Hall on Friday to request access to city documents, as per authorities.

The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office does not believe the men were actually DOGE representatives, the office said in a statement.

Sporting “Make America Great Again” hats, the trio entered several offices within city hall at approximately 12 p.m. local time. They demanded that employees provide them with digital records pertaining to purportedly wasteful government expenditures and fraudulent activities, the sheriff’s office reported.

The employees refused and called sheriff’s deputies. By the time authorities had arrived, the three men had already left the building.

The sheriff’s office is now reviewing surveillance videos “and using other investigative tools to pursue leads,” the office said in its statement.

DOGE, led by billionaire Musk, is the point man for President Donald Trump’s promise to trim the federal government in Washington, D.C.

Following Trump’s assumption of office, Musk has been vocal about his efforts to significantly reduce budgets across various agencies, initiated a buyout proposal for numerous federal workers, and expressed intentions to eliminate entire governmental departments.

DOGE’s activities have led to numerous federal lawsuits.

Copyright © 2025 ABC News Internet Ventures.

You May Also Like
Stars at Stagecoach 2025: Paris Hilton, Sydney Sweeney, more

Celebrities Performing at Stagecoach 2025: Paris Hilton, Sydney Sweeney, and Others

Stagecoach pulls in both country music lovers and celebrities to enjoy the…
American tourist who trespassed on killer uncontacted tribe's island freed on bail... but there's a big catch

American traveler who entered isolated tribe’s island without permission released on bail with a major condition

An American tourist who was jailed for trespassing on an uncontacted tribe’s…
Greenland's prime minister says island cannot be bought, US has 'not been respectful'

Greenland’s leader asserts that purchasing the island is not an option and criticizes US for lack of respect.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen recently addressed comments made by U.S. officials…
Blake Lively makes bold red carpet statement as beleaguered actress arrives at premiere with Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively stuns on the red carpet with Ryan Reynolds at the premiere

Blake Lively attracted all the attention when she showed up at a…
Meghan Markle shares adorable unseen photos of her 'little loves' Archie and Lilibet picking flowers - hours after revealing their American accents for the first time

Meghan Markle posts sweet new pictures of her children Archie and Lilibet gathering flowers – right after sharing about their American accents publicly.

Meghan Markle has posted adorable unseen photographs of her ‘little loves’ Archie…
Chicago crime: Prom dress giveaway at McKinley Park The R.O.C.K. Exchange Resale Boutique after burglary puts event in jeopardy

Prom dress giveaway in McKinley Park at risk after burglary at The R.O.C.K. Exchange Resale Boutique

CHICAGO (WLS) — A prom dress giveaway went on as planned this…
‘Drop’ Comes to Digital, But When Will the ‘Drop’ 2025 Horror Movie Be Streaming on Peacock?

When will the 2025 horror movie “Drop” be available for streaming on Peacock?

After viewing Drop, the latest horror film from Blumhouse, you will probably…
North Korea confirms that it dispatched about 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

North Korea confirms sending 10,000-12,000 soldiers to Russia to assist in the conflict with Ukraine

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has officially acknowledged sending troops to…
I couldn't ignore the smell from the tenant's apartment any longer. When my wife and I forced our way in, I spied a pot boiling on the stove... I knew what he had done - now we had to make it out alive

“Uncovering a Disturbing Secret in Our Tenant’s Apartment: The Alarming Discovery on the Stove”

When chef Marcus Volke stabbed his wife Mayang Prasetyo to death in…
Trump to Host Alaska LNG Talks With Japan, South Korea

Trump will lead discussions on Alaska LNG with Japan and South Korea

In June, a natural gas summit will take place in Alaska, with…
Jeremy Renner reveals 'tiny but monumental' mistake that caused horrific snowplow accident

Jeremy Renner shares the ‘small yet impactful’ error leading to a tragic snowplow incident

Jeremy Renner, a well-known Hollywood actor, recently discussed a minor yet significant…
Trump takes center stage in Canada’s prime minister election debate

Canada’s Carney benefited from Trump’s threats, while Conservatives suffered as the country elects a new leader.

OTTAWA- In a dramatic reversal, the governing Liberals, who were trailing the…