Elon Musk Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over Social Security Cuts and Rhetoric

Republican lawmakers urge Musk to stop inflammatory comments as Democrats use his statements to attack GOP on safety-net programs.

Elon Musk, as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed cutting 12% of the Social Security Administration's workforce and closing field offices.
Musk has referred to Social Security as a 'Ponzi scheme' and claimed, without evidence, that the program is rife with fraud, sparking backlash from both parties.
Senate Republicans, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski, have criticized Musk's approach, warning it could harm the GOP politically and reduce access to essential services.
Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are using Musk's comments to accuse Republicans of seeking to dismantle Social Security and Medicare benefits.
The White House has reiterated that the Trump administration will not cut Social Security benefits, distancing itself from Musk's rhetoric.