Social Security Cuts Feared as Musk's Comments Stir Tensions

Elon Musk's remarks on entitlement spending spark backlash, forcing White House and GOP to assure voters that benefits will remain untouched.

Elon Musk, leading Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, referred to Social Security as a 'Ponzi scheme' and suggested entitlement spending is a key area for cuts, sparking nationwide concern.
White House officials and GOP leaders, including Trump adviser Chris LaCivita, insist that there will be no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, attributing Musk's remarks to a focus on fraud and waste.
Republican lawmakers and advisers face heated town halls and voter criticism, with constituents expressing fears over office closures and potential disruptions to accessing benefits.
Democrats have seized on Musk's comments, framing them as a potential threat to popular programs and an opportunity to challenge Trump's administration on entitlement policies.
Polling shows strong bipartisan support for preserving Social Security, with the majority of Americans opposing any cuts, highlighting the political risks of targeting these programs.