Social Security at Risk? Elon Musk Finally Weighs In

(Thechieftainspear) – Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is making waves once again—this time by advocating for drastic cuts to Social Security and Medicare while spreading misinformation about the programs.

During a Monday interview on Fox News, Musk made sweeping claims about so-called “waste and fraud” in entitlement spending, suggesting that eliminating these programs could save the government up to $700 billion annually. He also attempted to link the programs to illegal immigration, asserting that they serve as an incentive for undocumented individuals to enter the U.S. and secure voting rights.

“If we shut down this massive financial magnet, they will leave,” Musk stated, echoing controversial rhetoric that has long been associated with the Great Replacement theory.

Despite former President Donald Trump’s repeated promises to protect Social Security and Medicare, Musk’s statements suggest a different agenda—one that could put millions of retirees and low-income Americans at risk. Cutting these programs wouldn’t just impact senior citizens; younger workers who have paid into the system for years may never see the benefits they were promised.

Musk also cited debunked statistics to support his argument, claiming, “There are 20 million deceased people still listed as alive in the Social Security database,” and that fraudulent loans were issued to children as young as 11.

However, Social Security officials have repeatedly refuted these claims. Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek clarified in February that the database includes individuals without a recorded date of death, but this does not mean they are improperly receiving benefits.

While Musk continues to push his version of entitlement reform, the question remains—will policymakers take his claims seriously, or will Americans push back against efforts to dismantle programs they rely on?

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