Elon Musk’s risky attack on Social Security
Elon Musk’s risky attack on Social Security
www.huffpost.com Elon Musk’s Risky Attack On Social Security
Musk and Donald Trump made false claims about fraud at the Social Security Administration, whose leader stepped down under pressure.
Summary
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team has targeted the Social Security Administration (SSA), prompting the acting director’s resignation.
Musk falsely claimed millions of centenarians were fraudulently receiving benefits, a claim debunked by government watchdogs. Trump echoed the baseless allegations, raising fears of cuts to the popular program.
Critics warn Musk is undermining trust in Social Security to justify reductions. Former SSA officials caution that his intervention could disrupt payments to millions.