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.
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.'
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.
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.”
White House’s Elon Musk suggests Social Security could face cuts
After labeling Social Security “a Ponzi scheme,” Elon Musk’s offensive against the social-insurance program took another aggressive turn.
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).
4 Things To Watch for as Elon Musk Takes on Social Security
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.
Schumer assails Musk for claiming Social Security rife with fraud
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk for claiming that Social Security ...
CT congressman defends Social Security as ‘capitalism’s safety net’ amid claims of waste and fraud
Social Security has taken center stage after President Donald J. Trump told the nation it’s a system that has “shocking ...
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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 ...
Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with ‘fraud’ talk
President Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are ratcheting up false rhetoric about Social Security, repeatedly claiming the program wastes hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent ...
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 ...