Summary

Elon Musk suggested cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in a Fox News interview, citing debunked claims about fraud and linking benefits to illegal immigration.

He falsely claimed millions of deceased individuals remain in the Social Security system, a statement previously refuted by officials.

While Trump has promised not to cut entitlement programs, Musk’s remarks indicate they are under threat, potentially impacting millions of Americans.

His rhetoric echoes far-right conspiracy theories, raising concerns about his influence on policy discussions regarding social safety nets.

  • talEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Elon Musk suggested cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in a Fox News interview

    February 11, 4 weeks ago:

    https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-collapse-james-carville-2035164

    Trump Administration Will ‘Collapse’ in 30 Days, Says James Carville

    Carville advised Democrats to “play opossum” for now.

    “This whole thing is collapsing. It doesn’t need Elizabeth Warren in somebody screaming to pacify some progressive advocacy groups in Washington,” the former top adviser to President Bill Clinton said. “Hold your fire. It’s going to be easy pickings here in six weeks, just lay back.”

    I would have said that Carville was wrong, but if they do start taking big whacks at entitlement programs, this might actually manage it.