Recent internet search trends in the Washington, D.C., metro area have raised eyebrows, reflecting potential concern among political and bureaucratic circles as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Trump and Elon Musk intensifies efforts to eliminate corruption within non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and federal agencies.
Earlier this week, search interest in terms like “Criminal Defense Lawyer” and “RICO Laws” surged, gaining traction on social media.
DC Internet Searches For “Criminal Defense Lawyer” & “RICO Law” Erupt As DOGE Drains Swamp https://t.co/4ytzi4YcgV
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 13, 2025
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The spike coincided with DOGE’s ongoing work to cut USAID’s financial backing of NGOs accused of propping up a shadow government, along with a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce by tens of thousands.
New search trends emerging at the end of the week suggest even greater levels of concern among certain Washington elites.
WikiLeaks noted in a post on X that searches for financial terms such as “Swiss bank,” “offshore bank,” “wire money,” and “IBAN” have spiked in the D.C. area, indicating potential interest in moving funds abroad.
Washington DC searches soar for “Swiss bank” (yellow), “offshore bank” (green), “wire money” (red) and “IBAN” (blue) pic.twitter.com/OBEg0hW8g0
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) February 13, 2025
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At the same time, searches for data-erasing terms like “wipe” and “erase” have climbed significantly. In particular, “wipe hard drive” has seen a dramatic increase, raising questions about whether individuals are attempting to cover their tracks.
Washington DC searches soar for “wipe” (blue) and “erase” (red) according to Google trends data. pic.twitter.com/WTbK1C1zxy
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) February 14, 2025
Additionally, search traffic for “lawyer” has jumped, along with a sharp rise in queries for “statute of limitations.”
Washington DC searches for “lawyer’ have increased 400% (data from Google trends) pic.twitter.com/CxeSJ0VKgG
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) February 13, 2025
Washington DC searches for “statute of limitations” soar (data from Google trends) pic.twitter.com/OkNKHEQsXa
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) February 14, 2025
While search trends alone do not confirm wrongdoing, the timing of these spikes aligns with DOGE’s increasingly aggressive approach to investigating government corruption.
The latest search trends come as DOGE, which has been tasked with reforming federal agencies and identifying misuse of taxpayer funds, escalates its operations.
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With significant reductions already underway in federal staffing and funding, officials are reportedly paying close attention to financial transactions—particularly large outbound ACH transfers exceeding $1 million.
Edward Coristine, listed as a senior adviser at the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology and known for his role in DOGE’s investigative efforts, is among those monitoring financial movements.
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As these developments unfold, the surge in legal and financial search terms suggests that some in Washington may be growing increasingly concerned about potential accountability measures on the horizon.
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The info dam is officially destroyed
The corrupt government will still be there to prosecute because unlike the “Titanic”, –it floats!
the socialist will not go away quietly, unless we use suppressors or a rope tied to a tree.
Bruuuhahaha! Pharmacies in the D.C. area are also having a surge in anti-depressant and anxiety medication sales. Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer, Pepcid sales are also booming. They had better start reserving U-Haul trucks before it’s too late. Go Trump! Go MAGA! Go Musk! Go DOGE!
There is a projected drop in D.C. Hemmorroid Ointment sales due to reduction of Government screw jobs.
been waiting for this day a long time. Real Southern Amerikans consider the 11 states that were FORCED back into a corrupt union, might get the chance to be free again. The other 22 (RED states) I hope will soon follow. I HAVE A DREAM restore the republic of free & sovereign states and men again. “DEATH to TYRANTS” John Wilkes Booth
The fact I’ve been saying for the last three weeks, that all these law cases, are only happening as delay tactics, so the corrupt can can delete the evidence and stash their ill gotten money, it turns out I was right on this call, with the internet statistics. They don’t understand they are actually condemning themselves to a long time in prison, it’s absolutely beautiful to watch in slow motion 🤣
The ELITES IN DC have to answer to an HIGHER POWER. THE SHIT will hit the fan. Not good for them for 2026 election. Elon turn over every SWAMP ROCK, and let the chips fall. I DON’T CARE IF THE WHITE, BLACK, BROWN YELLOW, or RED. DEMOCRATIC, REPUBLICAN, CATHOLIC, JEWISH, etc. DON’T DO THE CRIME IF YOU CAN’T DO THE TIME.
With all the left fleeing DC, the town Proctologists will be out of work.