Elon Musk, Social Security

Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Trump Claims ‘Fraud’ During Speech To Congress
The Social Security Administration announced Friday it's cutting 7,000 jobs, as Trump and Musk have claimed there's fraud at the agency.
Elon Musk Accused of Social Security 'Disinformation Campaign'
The tech billionaire said Social Security is "the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time" during a podcast with Joe Rogan last week.
With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.
No, Elon Musk, Social Security Isn’t a “Ponzi Scheme”
Right-wing billionaires have long wanted to shred the safety net. Under Trump, they’re using lies and fears over the deficit to debilitate Social Security.
Elon Musk calls Social Security ‘the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time’
As Elon Musk continues to slash the budgets of government agencies at the behest of President Donald Trump, Social Security appears to be in the billionaire’s crosshairs. During an appearance on comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast last week, Musk criticized Social Security benefits, which are received by an estimated 72.5 million Americans.
Elon Musk's Social Security Remark Rebuked by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Musk called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme," a remark that has drawn significant backlash from Democrats and critics.
Elon Musk slams Social Security as a ‘Ponzi scheme,’ sparking new concerns
It’s one thing for Musk to peddle bogus claims about imagined Social Security “fraud.” It’s something else when he targets the system itself.
What has Donald Trump changed in Social Security so far? What to know as Elon Musk calls program a 'Ponzi scheme'
Elon Musk is coming after what he sees as entitlement programs in the United States, including Social Security. Here's what else is happening.
Could Elon Musk Trigger Changes to Social Security? Experts Weigh In
The disruptive techniques that have made Elon Musk such a big name in industries like electric vehicles and space may now be coming to the Social Security Administration of the U.S. government
Trump and Musk could change Social Security benefits: Will it affect you?
In recent years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been at the center of controversy, with allegations of fraud and inefficiency. Former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk have both made bold claims about the system,
Trump Left No Doubt That He and Musk Are Coming for Social Security
Politics / Democrats should be shouting from the rooftops about the threat to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. John Nichols Donald Trump narrowly won the 2024 election after promising that he would fix an economy that he insisted was on life support.
Elon Musk calls Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme,' sparking Dem concerns over key benefit
The world's richest man argued that the retirement and disability benefit system poses a significant financial risk to ...
Elon Musk Once Again Calls Social Security 'The Biggest Ponzi Scheme Of All Time,' Struggles To Explain To Joe Rogan Why
Elon Musk has never been shy about his opinions, and Social Security is no exception. During a recent appearance on “The Joe ...
DOGE is driving Social Security cuts and will make mistakes, acting head says privately
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner said members of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team are outsiders who are ...
Former Social Security Chief Warns Musk’s Meddling Could Lead To ‘System Collapse’
Martin O’Malley, f Administration commissioner, says Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts could mean “an interruption of ...
Congressional Republicans cheer Trump ally Elon Musk for slashing government spending
Republicans cheered the drastic cost-cutting actions of billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump speech live updates: Trump mocks items on Musk's DOGE list
Trump has spent most of the last 20 minutes talking about out-of-control government spending, ranging from cuts of foreign ...
GOP Senators Tell Elon Musk: You’re Not the Boss of Us
Republican senators are seeking assurances from Elon Musk that they will get a final say in how his Department of Government Efficiency slashes federal budgets. It’s all very well cutting the fat and ...