Musk, Social Security and Donald Trump

Trump adviser Chris LaCivita says Musk will not cut Social Security: ‘He’s not president’
Chris LaCivita, a top adviser to President Donald Trump, insists that Elon Musk will not cut Social Security in his pursuit to limit government because Musk is “not president” and therefore “doesn’t get to make those decisions.
What Elon Musk said about fixing Social Security amid claims Trump administration is 'gutting it'
The White House is trying to calm concerns about the future of Social Security amid Elon Musk's latest comments and critics warning the Trump administration is 'gutting it.'
Social Security Insiders Warn Trump and Musk Could Break the Program
Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley and agency employees say DOGE’s intrusion could mean seniors not getting checks.
Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
The popular entitlement programs came with a warning label from Republican senators not to slash benefits as Democrats look to make the episode a wedge matter.
Connecticut Rep. John Larson calls out Elon Musk's Social Security comments: 'A hostile takeover'
Congressional Democrats, including Connecticut's John Larson, fear Elon Musk and Donald Trump are seeking to dismantle or privatize Social Security.
White House’s Elon Musk suggests Social Security could face cuts
After labeling Social Security “a Ponzi scheme,” Elon Musk’s offensive against the social-insurance program took another aggressive turn.
Trump fired thousands of Social Security workers. Here’s how it affects Florida.
In 2019, Jeff Meisler started feeling strange at work. A software engineer nearing 60, Meisler was having trouble thinking clearly. He fell behind on basic tasks, working extra hours to make up the slack. Eventually, his hand was forced. He had to go to the doctor.
Trump Left No Doubt That He and Musk Are Coming for Social Security
Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.
Elon Musk Teases Big Cuts to Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Trump’s billionaire DOGE chief claims, without evidence, there’s $700 billion in “waste and fraud” he can cut from America’s core safety net programs.
Outrage and exposure halts Trump's plans for Social Security service cuts
Rachel Maddow shares video of Rep. John Larson channeling the outrage of his constituents at the anticipation that Donald Trump's top donor, Elon Musk, is intending to destroy Social Security in order to privatize it.
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Reportedly Mulls Cutting Phone Services
DOGE making sweeping cuts at the Social Security Administration “would be catastrophic for the people in our country,” the acting head of the agency reportedly said.
A Close Elon Musk Friend Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made ...
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 ...
Elon Musk, DOGE shift slashing target to Social Security, Medicare
Elon Musk has talked about cutting programs like Social Security and Medicare, at odds with what President Donald Trump and ...
‘You will do whatever Elon Musk and Donald Trump tell you to do.’ Conn. congressman blasts Republicans at hearing.
Where’s the independence of the committee? Where’s the Legislature? We’re an equal branch of government," Larson said.
DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people
DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people - At least seven ...