Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud
- Elon Musk aims to target Social Security for cuts, claiming it is rife with fraud, as part of reducing government spending.
- Musk estimates that $500 billion to $700 billion in waste needs to be eliminated, which is higher than figures reported by watchdogs.
- Public opinion is divided, with a poll indicating that approximately half of Americans view Musk's role in Trump's administration negatively.
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Elon Musk Sets the Record Straight on Media Lies About Trump Cutting Medicaid: “DOGE Will Make Sure You Get Your Medicaid — No Cuts to Legitimate Payments” | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
Screenshot Elon Musk set the record straight on Sunday in a fiery rally held to support Judge Brad Schimel’s bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, blasting the media’s fear-mongering over Medicaid cuts under President Trump. Musk, who has become an unlikely but powerful voice in the fight for transparency and government accountability, didn’t hold back. Addressing a packed crowd, Musk warned of the high-stakes battle for control of America’s inst…


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Oklahoma man says Social Security benefits terminated without warning or explanation
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma City retiree says his Social Security benefits were suspended without warning — and with no explanation given when he reached out. He worries it may have to do with the place he was born, and ongoing Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cutbacks. The man, James McCaffrey, who was born to an active-duty U.S. soldier at an overseas Army base, says because of recent comments from DOGE leader Elon Musk, he’…
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