The surveillance state is no longer theoretical. It’s operational. Three separate moves from three different corners of government just locked into place. The result is a biometric dragnet that touches every American, whether they’re crossing a border, walking through a protest, or just wearing a fitness tracker.
Start with the executive order. On March 20, President Trump signed a directive titled “Eliminating Information Silos.” It didn’t make headlines. It should have. The order compels every federal agency to give designated officials full access to all unclassified data systems. That includes software, records, and internal databases. The goal is to centralize information. The result is a unified federal data vault. According to Ron Paul’s warning, the administration is working with Palantir to build a single database that aggregates everything from Social Security records to firearm purchases. The system would allow federal agents to cross-reference tax returns, medical history, and even political affiliations.
ICE is already using the tools. A new app called Mobile Fortify is now in the field. It runs facial recognition and fingerprint scans directly from ICE-issued smartphones. Agents can point a phone at someone’s face and get a match in seconds. The app pulls from CBP’s Traveler Verification Service and DHS’s biometric database, which holds records on over 270 million individuals. According to 404 Media, the app is being used in domestic operations, not just at ports of entry. It includes a “training mode” and a “Super Query” function that lets agents cross-check immigration status and derogatory flags in real time.
The third piece comes from Health and Human Services. RFK Jr., now serving as HHS Secretary, has launched a campaign to get every American wearing a health tracker by 2029. The devices include smartwatches, glucose monitors, and biometric rings. The initiative is part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Kennedy told Congress the agency will run one of the largest ad campaigns in HHS history to promote wearables. He said the devices will help people “take control of their health.” But the data they collect—heart rate, sleep cycles, glucose levels—is stored in the cloud. That data can be accessed, shared, or sold. According to Gizmodo, the plan includes exploring federal subsidies to cover the cost of the devices.
The convergence is not accidental. The executive order creates the legal framework. The ICE app provides the enforcement tool. The wearables feed the data stream. Together, they form a system that tracks identity, movement, health, and behavior. The infrastructure is already built. The rollout is underway.
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https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/06/ron-paul/great-big-ugly-surveillance-state/
https://dailyreckoning.com/great-big-ugly-surveillance-state/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14846031/rfk-jr-tracking-device-causes-cancer-autism.html