Story perspectives
Pete Buttigieg Debunks Musk's Social Security Myths
4/27/2025
38 8
1 of 1
Story summary
- In a recent podcast, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tackled the viral misconceptions surrounding Social Security benefits for deceased individuals. He emphasized that many names in the database are not actually receiving payments. This clarification comes after Elon Musk's misleading claims, which the Social Security Administration has firmly refuted, confirming that no one over 116 is collecting benefits.
