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Comment: Trump, Musk blunder into Social Security minefield

Trump and Musk have faced backlash for cuts affecting Social Security, a program relied on by 73 million Americans.
The Social Security Administration plans to cut up to 7,000 employees, risking service levels for beneficiaries, according to current and former officials.
A memo noted the changes could require 75,000 to 85,000 additional visits per week to local offices, causing longer wait times.
Polls indicate that a significant majority of Americans believe the government spends too little on Social Security, signaling potential political fallout for Republicans due to cuts made by Musk's team.

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It only took two months for Trump and Musk to break Social Security

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Elon Musk Could Destroy Social Security as We Know It - Bucks County Beacon

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