Elon Musk finally admits Social Security is on the chopping block - eviltoast

Summary

Elon Musk suggested cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in a Fox News interview, citing debunked claims about fraud and linking benefits to illegal immigration.

He falsely claimed millions of deceased individuals remain in the Social Security system, a statement previously refuted by officials.

While Trump has promised not to cut entitlement programs, Musk’s remarks indicate they are under threat, potentially impacting millions of Americans.

His rhetoric echoes far-right conspiracy theories, raising concerns about his influence on policy discussions regarding social safety nets.

    • IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world
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      1 day ago

      Just tack on a huge refund the next time you file your income taxes. With the cuts to the IRS they’ll likely never contest it…