US EditionHere’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Trump Claims ‘Fraud’ During Speech To Congress
- President Donald Trump delivered a joint address to Congress, outlining his plans and announcing an investigation into fraud in the Social Security program, stating there are millions listed at improbable ages, including those over 160 years old.
- Trump proposed eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, arguing that reducing fraud would balance the budget and strengthen the economy.
- Lee Dudek, acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, clarified that many listed over 100 years old are not necessarily receiving benefits, as records may lack death information.
- Critics, including U.S. Rep. John Larson and Representative Pramila Jayapal, accused Trump of lying about Social Security statistics, emphasizing the need for policies that support American families amid rising costs, although Trump has promised no cuts to the program.
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Musk Berated for 'Absurd' Social Security Fraud Lies - Alaska Native News
“Elon and his all-male team lie about Social Security like other people chew gum,” said one former head of the agency. Elon Musk, the de facto head of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, was berated anew Friday after insidiously tarring millions of Social Security recipients as “fraudsters”—a tactic critics called part of an orchestrated […] The post Musk Berated for ‘Absurd’ Social Security Fraud Lies appeared first …
Trump subverting Social Security
Convicted felon Trump and, in practice, his co-president Elon Musk are engaging in efforts to radically transform the federal government, with the support of billionaires, the Republican Party, and his increasingly shaky “base” of millions of right-wing citizens. The Supreme Court gave him “immunity” while he is president. He thus has been given a judicial “mandate” to say and do just about anything while in office without any fear of punishment…
Sen. Adam Schiff says Trump and Musk are 'already' going after Social Security
Democratic U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, of California, on Saturday released a video in which he explains how he believes Donald Trump and Elon Musk are "already" going after Social Security. Schiff, a frequent target of Trump, said, "If you thought Donald Trump and Elon Musk weren't going to go aft...
An introductory rant and call to action from Kansas: Trumpism, a definition and how to combat it
An introduction: Who am I? I am The Dead Kansas Liberal, a white 60+ year-old male living in a Democratic county of Kansas. I am a lifelong Democrat, still working (unfortunately, outside of education) but now drawing Social Security to make ends meet....
Social Security has protected Americans for 85 years. Now Americans must protect Social Security.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are taking aim at Social Security. The signs are there. Those who value a reliable public pension need to make their voices heard. Loudly, in huge numbers, and now.Since the day he started his campaign for president the first time, Trump has said he would not cut Social Security. But that doesn't square with the bogus attacks he has been leveling recently on the system, including during his address to Congres…
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