Musk, Social Security

Elon Musk claims ‘massive’ Social Security fraud. How much money is actually lost to fraud or waste?
Although federal officials have long recognized improper spending as a problem, it is not the main reason for the program’s dire financial outlook
Elon Musk’s paranoid conspiracy theory about Social Security, explained
Pinned to the top of Elon Musk’s X account is a six-minute clip of his recent three-hour interview with the podcaster Joe Rogan.
A Close Elon Musk Friend Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.
Elon Musk and Social Security: Billionaire continues to focus on SSA in cost-cutting talks
Elon Musk commented on Social Security in a Monday interview with Fox Business' Larry Kudlow, continuing to spread unsubstantiated claims of fraud.
What Elon Musk said about fixing Social Security amid claims Trump administration is 'gutting it'
The White House is trying to calm concerns about the future of Social Security amid Elon Musk's latest comments and critics warning the Trump administration is 'gutting it.'
Musk Suggests His Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending
In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Elon Musk claimed that fraud in Social Security and other major programs was “the big one to eliminate.”
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It sure sounds like Elon Musk is coming for Social Security
Symone D. Sanders-Townsend is an author and a co-host of "The Weekend," which airs Saturdays and Sundays at 8 a.m. ET on MSNBC. She is a former deputy assistant to President Joe Biden and a former senior adviser to and chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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An unelected billionaire is gunning for Social Security. Get Musk out, now. | Opinion
If you have paid into Social Security, or if you rely on Social Security checks, or if you benefit from Medicare or Medicaid, the last thing you want is an ignorant billionaire who can’t comprehend budgeting on a fixed income using the word “eliminate” or the term "Ponzi scheme" around any of your federal programs.
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Elon Musk Is Coming for Your Social Security
The DOGE chief confirmed he wants to cut “entitlements,” despite Donald Trump’s past promise that “none of that stuff is going to be touched.”
Senate Democrats call for hearing on Musk's Social Security actions
Senate Finance Committee Democrats, led by Ron Wyden, to convene a hearing to investigate recent developments at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud
Elon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending.
White House says Musk cuts to Social Security and Medicare won’t affect benefits
Officials on Tuesday reiterated allegations of "waste and fraud" in entitlement programs as the administration said that no ...
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Elon Musk claims ‘massive' Social Security fraud. How much money is actually lost to fraud, waste?
Musk referred to a report from the Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan auditing arm of Congress that examines federal spending. In 2024, the office estimated there are $233 billion to $521 ...
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Reportedly Mulls Cutting Phone Services
DOGE making sweeping cuts at the Social Security Administration “would be catastrophic for the people in our country,” the ...
Elon Musk goes behind-the-scenes at DOGE, unveils biggest source of fraud
DOGE chair Elon Musk expressed that his team of about 100 employees starts identifying alleged spending waste and fraud by ...