Summary

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people collect Social Security to justify cutting “waste” and “fraud.”

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick echoed this, calling Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid “wrong” while supporting Musk’s plan to slash $1 trillion in spending.

Despite Trump’s public assurances, House Republicans’ budget proposals include deep cuts to these programs while prioritizing massive tax breaks for the wealthy.

Experts note improper Social Security payments are minimal, contradicting Musk’s claims.

  • @JeeBaiChow
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    -21 day ago

    Except that the result so far has only been the exact opposite of ‘building’ and ‘progress’.

    • @lady_maria
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      24 hours ago

      and that’s a reason to stop trying altogether?

      edit: a word

      • @JeeBaiChow
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        114 hours ago

        Re-read my reply. I’m agreeing with you.