Musk, Social Security

Former Social Security official describes hostile takeover by Musk team
DOGE officials also put millions of taxpayers’ private data at risk and refused to say why they needed access to it, the official says.
Elon Musk's Social Security Comments Called Out by Former Administrator
The billionaire said Social Security, which pays out benefits to tens of millions of Americans every month, is "the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time."
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 DOGE plans to shutter 50 Social Security Administration field offices: Here’s the full list
Will you be impacted by the SSA office closures? Here’s the full list published by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
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.
Elon Musk calls Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme,' sparking Dem concerns over key benefit
The world's richest man argued that the retirement and disability benefit system poses a significant financial risk to America's future.
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 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.
No, Elon Musk, Social Security Isn’t a “Ponzi Scheme”
Right-wing billionaires have long wanted to shred the safety net. Under Trump, they’re using lies and fears over the deficit to debilitate Social Security.
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.
Elon Musk's 'hostile takeover' of Social Security Administration detailed by insider
A former insider at the Social Security Administration has gone on the record to describe a "hostile takeover" by Elon Musk and his minions at the Department of Government Efficiency. As reported by the Washington Post,
Elon Musk's hunt for ‘vampires' collecting Social Security is misguided, experts say — how to save your own retirement
Social Security is designed to support Americans in their golden years, but according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the program’s ...
Federal workers slam DOGE’s closures of Social Security offices and other cuts in NC
Four of the 37 Social Security field offices in North Carolina are among leases being terminated by the Elon Musk-led ...