Elon Musk Proposes $700 Billion Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Amid DOGE Operation Criticism

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 03:17 AM

Elon Musk, in his role advising President Donald Trump, has publicly stated intentions to target Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for significant cuts. Musk described these programs as 'the big one to eliminate,' suggesting that they represent a major portion of federal spending. His comments have sparked controversy and concern among Democrats and some Republicans, who fear the impact on millions of Americans reliant on these benefits. Musk's proposals include slashing up to $700 billion from these programs, which he claims are plagued by fraud and waste. He has used his social media platform, X, to promote these views, often citing debunked theories about the extent of fraud within these federal benefit programs. This stance is at odds with President Trump's public commitments to protect Social Security and Medicare from cuts. Musk's DOGE operation has been criticized by Tiffany Flick, a 30-year veteran of the Social Security Administration, who resigned in February and alleged in a Maryland court that the operation could result in benefits delays. Democrats and some advocacy groups have criticized Musk's approach, arguing that his proposed cuts would disproportionately affect the elderly, disabled, and low-income families. They also challenge Musk's assertions about fraud, pointing to official figures that indicate much lower levels of improper payments than Musk suggests. The debate over these proposed cuts has intensified, with Democrats vowing to fight against any reductions in these essential services. Musk's proposals also extend to unemployment insurance and food stamps, further broadening the scope of potential cuts.

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Congressman Dwight Evans

@RepDwightEvans

.@WaysMeansCmte Democrats introduced 2 resolutions to compel Musk & his cronies to provide transparency about their actions accessing sensitive Social Security data. Every Republican voted against these measures today, protecting the Trump/Musk Administration- NOT the American… https://t.co/KwqxQzy1j3

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are playing games with your Social Security benefits — money you've earned through a lifetime of hard work. They want to fire workers responsible for processing checks and close hundreds of regional offices. Not on my watch. https://t.co/LBLU6XgbCJ

Sen. Tammy Baldwin

@SenatorBaldwin

The richest man in the world called Social Security a Ponzi scheme. Now, he's pushing to take away our seniors' benefits that they have EARNED through a lifetime of hard work. https://t.co/kznNeajyOJ