Elon Musk, 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.
What did Elon Musk say about Social Security? Concerns are growing over this key benefit
Elon Musk has once again sparked national debate, this time by criticizing Social Security as "the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time" during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experienc
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’s Race to Become the World’s First Trillionaire Runs Through Your Social Security and Medicare
The post 2008 financial shock, by necessity, required governments create massive piles of cash to sustain the economy, especially if they were not going to bail out holders of home mortgages. Turning cash over to finance kept the economy humming,
Trump Left No Doubt That He and Musk Are Coming for Social Security
Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.
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
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.
What to know about $2.7 trillion in 'improper' Medicare, Medicaid payments allegedly sent overseas
Trump government efficiency adviser Elon Musk called the alleged payments "the biggest fraud operation in human history." ...
Elon Musk's DOGE has worked quickly to cut federal agencies. Here's a list of what's been targeted so far.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has targeted federal agencies like USAID, CFPB, and NOAA to reduce government ...
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Elon Musk’s Government Email Address Is Now Public Information
The government email address of powerful unelected bureaucrat Elon Musk is now publicly available.
How Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has dominated Trump's agenda
Billionaire Elon Musk is at the center of cutting federal spending for Donald Trump, but the president urged him to use a scalpel rather than hatchet.
Meet Amy Gleason, the DOGE administrator who may — or may not — be wielding extraordinary power
Amy Gleason, the acting administrator of the U.S. DOGE Service, isn't a household name. But as Elon Musk’s effort to ...
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Trump Rushes to Do President Elon Musk’s Dirty Work With South Africa
Despite tariff-induced tumult at home, Donald Trump took the time Friday morning to lambast South Africa for how it treats ...
Stockton IRS, Bureau of Prisons office leases terminated in Elon Musk's DOGE spending cuts
The Department of Government Efficiency has terminated two office space leases for the Internal Revenue Service and the ...
Wall Street is turning its back on Elon Musk
Liberals and government employees aren’t the only people angry with Elon Musk. Tesla’s plunging share price means many ...