Elon Musk Issues Update on Social Security

Here is the list of Social Security offices that have closed after Elon Musk’s cuts at DOGE
Despite his promises that “Social Security will not be touched” Musk’s DOGE chainsaw is tearing into the agency firing staff and closing dozens of offices.
Social Security advocates are ringing alarm bells about Elon Musk and DOGE
As billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk continues to fire staff, cancel contracts, and eliminate office leases across the federal government, retirees, Social Security advocates, and Democratic politicians are fretting about what could happen to the agency that delivers cash benefits to some 73 million Americans each month—one charged with paying out $1.
Elon Musk Issues Update on Social Security: 'Increasingly Optimistic'
Elon Musk has said that Social Security benefits could increase as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues its investigations into the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Elon Musk’s DOGE announces closure of Social Security office in Michigan
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it is closing a Social Security Administration office in Michigan as part of ongoing cuts in the federal government. The agency -- headed up by Elon Musk -- posted the cut on the DOGE website this week.
Are Dead People Getting Social Security Like Trump and Musk Claim?
When President Trump announced plans to form his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), it was pretty clear that Social Security would wind up a target. Social Security is facing serious cuts in about a decade’s time,
'Vampires' in Social Security data? Here's what to know after Elon Musk claims SSA fraud
Elon Musk falsely claimed there were tens of millions of people aged 100-159 still receiving Social Security benefits.
Musk’s DOGE descends on Social Security Administration
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices.
Could Social Security Records Be Erased? What Musk's DOGE Access Means
DOGE gaining entry to the Social Security database has raised fears the unofficial agency could alter records and cause delays for recipients.
Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for sensitive government information.
Was Elon Musk wrong about the millions of people who receive Social Security benefits?
Elon Musk recently stirred debate by suggesting that millions of deceased Americans are still receiving Social Security benefits. However, experts in public policy and economics argue that Musk's claims are based on a misunderstanding of the data.
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Status of Oceanside Social Security office in doubt amid DOGE cuts
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website says a Social Security Administration office in Carlsbad was closed.
Elon Musk claims DOGE is saving $5.2 million on Alabama federal buildings: Here are the properties
America’s newest federal agency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), claims on its website that it has saved Alabama taxpayers over $5 million from closing/reworking half a dozen federal ...
DOGE tech employees jointly resign in protest of Elon Musk
"These actions are not compatible with the mission we joined the United States Digital Service to carry out: to deliver ...
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Social Security will not be touched,” Trump answered, echoing a promise he has been making for years. Despite his eagerness ...
Musk gives federal workers "another chance" to justify their jobs
Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The ...
Elon Musk 'can't just tweet' to make laws: Lawyer slams DOGE shakeup
Elon Musk emailed federal workers asking them to justify what they do at their jobs or resign. Now, a lawsuit against Musk ...