Summary

The White House scrambled to clarify comments from Elon Musk suggesting cuts to Social Security and Medicare, insisting no such plans exist.

Musk, speaking on Fox Business, criticized entitlement spending, sparking viral backlash. Trump’s administration defended Musk and attacked journalist Jake Sherman for misrepresenting his remarks.

Officials cited reports on fraud and waste but claimed benefits would remain intact. Elon Musk has repeatedly criticized Social Security, labeling it a “Ponzi scheme.”

Critics fear Trump could use fraud reduction efforts as a pretext for cuts despite his assurances otherwise.

  • HalfSalesman@lemm.ee
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    9 hours ago

    Them being read up on political theory and history wouldn’t have done jack shit.

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      6 hours ago

      them being read up on political theory and history would have at least avoided a trump situation.

      it doesnt represent the revolution in and of itself, but its the very basic thing that will point people to the right direction. instead of aimlessly blaming immigrants or stupidly telling people to just vote harder.