The president and his allies are justifying cuts on allegations of ‘waste’ to pay for his tax plan

Summary

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people collect Social Security to justify cutting “waste” and “fraud.”

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick echoed this, calling Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid “wrong” while supporting Musk’s plan to slash $1 trillion in spending.

Despite Trump’s public assurances, House Republicans’ budget proposals include deep cuts to these programs while prioritizing massive tax breaks for the wealthy.

Experts note improper Social Security payments are minimal, contradicting Musk’s claims.

  • werefreeatlast@lemmy.world
    6·
    21 hours ago

    Helping Americans in their time of need is wrong!.. We should be trying to find ways to pay more for healthcare and give up our houses to those who can work and give money to Elon.