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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
4 Things To Watch for as Elon Musk Takes on Social Security
Elon Musk's role as an unofficial federal government overseer under President Donald Trump has raised concerns about how that role might impact the Social Security Administration (SSA). Although
Elon Musk Spreads Falsehoods About Social Security, Calling It a “Ponzi Scheme”
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, head of the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), purported on Friday that Social Security is a “Ponzi scheme” — a false claim that is likely an attempt to lay the groundwork for DOGE to target the highly popular agency for mass spending cuts.
Elon Musk turns focus on Social Security, calls it ‘biggest Ponzi scheme of all time’
The same day Musk appeared on the podcast, the Social Security Administration announced it plans to reduce its workforce in the coming weeks.
What are Elon Musk's main criticisms of Social Security?
Elon Musk's recent comments on Social Security have sparked a heated debate about the program's future. As he labels it the 'biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,' concerns about sustainability and potential reforms under the Trump administration come to the forefront.
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Elon Musk calls Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme,' sparking Dem concerns over key benefit
WASHINGTON − Elon Musk sharply criticized Social Security in a Friday podcast interview with Joe Rogan, labeling the critical elder benefits program a "Ponzi scheme." Musk, who is the world's ...
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 ...
Elon Musk says federal fraud is bigger than the entire defense budget. Could that actually be true?
The stuff that they lose in the couch cushions is like $20 billion, $30 billion a year.’ — Elon Musk, on “The Joe Rogan ...
Social Security and Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan
Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude ...
Former Social Security Chief Warns Musk’s Meddling Could Lead To ‘System Collapse’
Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security Administration commissioner, says Trump and Musk’s cuts could lead to “an ...
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Elon Musk Tells Joe Rogan Why He Thinks ‘Democrat Propaganda Machine’ Is ‘Fired Up To Destroy’ Him
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk told podcast host Joe Rogan on Friday he believes “the Democrat ...
Joe Rogan Fact Checks And Debunks His 'Favorite Billionaire' Elon Musk's Social Security Claims: 'This Isn't A Vampire Conspiracy'
Joe Rogan, a longtime admirer of Elon Musk, recently pushed back against the billionaire's claims about Social Security fraud ...
Online Posts Misconstrue Data on Social Security Numbers
Elon Musk shared a chart on X purportedly showing more than 398 million eligible numbers in the Social Security database.