Elon Musk, Social Security

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 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."
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 database includes more than just the living. Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — an initiative aimed at cutting wasteful spending and unnecessary regulations — recently shared astonishing statistics about the age distribution in the Social Security system.
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's Social Security Remark Rebuked by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Musk called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme," a remark that has drawn significant backlash from Democrats and critics.
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.
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk’s DOGE
Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.
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.
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.
Could Elon Musk Trigger Changes to Social Security? Experts Weigh In
The disruptive techniques that have made Elon Musk such a big name in industries like electric vehicles and space may now be coming to the Social Security Administration of the U.S. government
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 ...
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 ...
Former Social Security Chief Warns Musk’s Meddling Could Lead to ‘System Collapse’
Martin O’Malley, f Administration commissioner, says Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts could mean “an interruption of ...
Social Security and Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan
Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude ...
DOGE hunts for ‘wins’ amid tensions with Trump administration, backlash
DOGE sees an urgent need to champion “wins,” as Elon Musk’s group finishes slashing federal bureaucracy and moves to building ...
Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%
The Social Security Administration said late Friday it is going to increase the amount it would claw back from Social Security recipients who received overpayments of their benefits, bringing the ...