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Sanders Warns Musk's Cuts Could Cost 67,000 Lives

4/2/2025

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Senator Bernie Sanders raises alarm over Elon Musk's proposed cuts to the Social Security Administration, predicting a potential surge in deaths among Americans awaiting benefits—up to 67,000 annually. These drastic measures could also extend disability claim wait times to a staggering 412 days, threatening essential support for millions of at-risk citizens.

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Senator Bernie Sanders raises alarm over Elon Musk's proposed cuts to the Social Security Administration, predicting a potential surge in deaths among Americans awaiting benefits—up to 67,000 annually. These drastic measures could also extend disability claim wait times to a staggering 412 days, threatening essential support for millions of at-risk citizens.