Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

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 payouts that need to be eliminated.

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National30 articles from 19 sources across the spectrum· Updated 566d ago

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 566d ago

White House says Musk cuts to Social Security and Medicare won’t affect benefits

TruthoutLeft· 567d ago

Elon Musk Suggests Making Hundreds of Billions in Cuts to Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare

Rolling StoneLeft· 567d ago

Elon Musk Teases Big Cuts to Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 567d ago· ran in 6 outlets

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

TimeLean Left· 567d ago

Elon Musk Eyes Social Security and Benefit Programs for Cuts

Center

8 viewpoints
ForbesCenter· 566d ago

Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Reportedly Mulls Cutting Phone Services

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, The Republic, +1 more
WFMZ AllentownCenter· 566d ago

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

The RepublicCenter· 567d ago

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

The ColumbianCenter· 567d ago

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

The RepublicCenter· 566d ago

Musk calls entitlements such as Social Security benefits the ‘big one’ to cut, countering Trump

The HillCenter· 566d ago

Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with ‘fraud’ talk

The HillCenter· 567d ago

White House says Trump won’t cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks

Right

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Washington ExaminerRight· 566d ago

Musk muddies Trump's messaging on Social Security, Medicare

FOX BusinessLean Right· 567d ago

Dems zero in on Musk wanting to cut Social Security, Medicare waste, White House responds

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Daily Journal, MyNorthwest
Daily JournalLean Right· 567d ago

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

MyNorthwestLean Right· 567d ago

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

RedStateRight· 567d ago

Lying Lies: No, Sen. Slotkin—Elon Musk Is NOT 'Going After Your Social Security and Medicare'

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