Donald Trump, Social Security and Elon Musk

Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
The popular entitlement programs came with a warning label from Republican senators not to slash benefits as Democrats look to make the episode a wedge matter.
Why Everyone Is Talking About President Trump’s Promised Big Changes to Social Security
One of President Trump’s campaign promises was a proposal to eliminate the double taxation of Social Security benefits, which impacts an estimated 67 million American senior citizens. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has been trying to push his Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act since 2014,
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Musk Calls Entitlement Fraud ‘The Big One To Eliminate’
The Social Security Administration announced Friday it's cutting 7,000 jobs, as Trump and Musk have claimed there's fraud at the agency.
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
How Trump’s plans for Social Security will impact you in 2025 and beyond
From eliminating taxes on benefits to major staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration, President Donald Trump’s proposals could impact the benefits you’ve earned. In 2025, you might see some relief if Social Security benefits become tax-free,
DOGE is searching through Social Security payments looking for fraud
DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.
Trump claims 'shocking levels' of fraud in Social Security. Here's what we know.
President Trump said there were "shocking levels" of probable Social Security fraud, but a 2023 audit shows little evidence of widespread fraud.
WATCH: White House reaffirms Trump's commitment to Social Security
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s commitment to protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid during Tuesday's press briefing.
Will Trump Keep His Promise Not to Cut Social Security?
Key Points President Trump has promised not to cut funding to Social Security. But one of his key Social Security plans could push the program closer to insolvency. Trump risks cutting Social Security even if it’s unintentional.
Everything Trump Has Said About His Social Security Plans As Former Commissioner Warns of 90-Day Collapse
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley recently warned that the administration is heading for a meltdown within 90 days if it continues on its current trajectory. "Ev
Fact-checking President Trump's claims on social security
"A lot of money is paid out to people, because it just keeps getting paid and paid." Fact-checking President Trump's claims on social security.
DOGE plans to close nearly 50 Social Security offices; see the list
The closures total to over $15 million in estimated federal saving, according to the temporary government organization.
Tracking Trump: Tariff pause on U.S. neighbors; DOGE cuts at Social Security; plans to close the Education Department; and more
Elon Musk’s DOGE is driving cuts at the Social Security Administration. The House censured Democratic Rep. Al Green for ...
Trump, the GOP and DOGE have launched their attack on Social Security. You should start worrying now
I asked the Social Security Administration to reconcile its claim of a bloated workforce with the facts. I got no reply.
Elon Musk, DOGE shift slashing target to Social Security, Medicare
Elon Musk has talked about cutting programs like Social Security and Medicare, at odds with what President Donald Trump and ...
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Musk Hints Entitlements Like Social Security Are DOGE’s Next Target
The DOGE edgelord has views on popular entitlement programs that no politician could embrace without fear of extinction.
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Next on Musk’s DOGE chopping block: Social Security, Medicaid, other federal benefit programs
The head of DOGE told Fox Business that $500 billion to $700 billion in waste needed be cut from federal benefit programs.
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 ...
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot ...