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.

  • MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net
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    1 day ago

    My mom when the CoL bump to her SSDI survivors benefit bumped her over the poverty line and out of Medicaid eligibility:

    “Because I got an extra $50 a month, I now have to pay $100 a month for insurance, plus copays! This is ridiculous!”

    My mom when I pointed out that those thresholds haven’t been touched in decades because that would be helping people and helping people is bad:

    “Well, I guess I can’t really complain, I’ve been treated well.”

    Do not underestimate the vast amounts of copium reserves harbored by the brainwashed.