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Musk's Job Cuts Threaten Social Security's Stability

3/15/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to slash 7,000 jobs at the Social Security Administration, sparking anxiety over potential disruptions to vital benefits. Critics warn that Musk's allegations of fraud could erode public trust in a system that millions rely on, intensifying worries about the future of Social Security despite President Trump's reassurances.

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to slash 7,000 jobs at the Social Security Administration, sparking anxiety over potential disruptions to vital benefits. Critics warn that Musk's allegations of fraud could erode public trust in a system that millions rely on, intensifying worries about the future of Social Security despite President Trump's reassurances.