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Elon Musk Targets Social Security Fraud

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 levels of incompetence and probable fraud.”

The Poynter Institute for Media St… · 2d

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

CNN on MSN · 2d

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.

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AOL · 21h

Two big changes coming to Social Security you need to know about

The Trump administration is making changes to Social Security that will affect beneficiaries. Here's what you need to know.

The Atlantic on MSN · 1d

What Trump and Musk Want With Social Security

The two maintain that they won’t attack the program, but their repeated claims of rampant fraud serve a strategic purpose.

The Motley Fool · 7h

Will President Trump Cause Social Security to Run Out of Money Sooner Than Expected? 4 Things to Know.

Trump's tariffs could lead to higher Social Security benefit payments. His proposed tax cuts and immigration crackdown could reduce the amount of money flowing into Social Security. The net impact of Trump's policies could accelerate the depletion of Social Security's trust funds by three years.

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DOGE is flirting with the ‘third rail’ of American politics — errors could delay or disrupt benefits, a former top Social Security official says

The White House says that it won’t mess with Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, but the loss of expertise ...

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As DOGE Mauls Social Security, Profit-Hungry Private Equity Is Swooping In

Three private equity veterans are weaseling their way in, reportedly on the orders of the presumptive SSA commissioner.

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Social Security Fraud Is Real, but It Might Not Be Happening the Way You Think

Whether you're a senior on Social Security or a worker paying into the program, the thought of rampant benefit fraud is a ...

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Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination ‘inaccurate’

The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people ...

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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 ...