Trump-Backed Musk and Ramaswamy Propose Potential Social Security Cuts

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, suggest reductions to Social Security despite public reassurances from Trump.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-chairs of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have indicated that cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are under consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump recently stated he would not cut Social Security, except for addressing fraud, though his past statements and actions suggest otherwise.
Republican lawmakers, following discussions with Musk and Ramaswamy, have stated that 'everything is on the table,' including potential changes to Social Security benefits.
Critics argue that the proposed cuts could disproportionately affect low-income Americans, while highlighting that raising the income cap on Social Security taxes could secure the program's future without benefit reductions.
Polling shows widespread opposition to Social Security cuts, with most Americans favoring increased contributions from the wealthiest taxpayers to address funding challenges.