Elon Musk falsely claimed during an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" that Social Security is a "Ponzi scheme" and that 20 million deceased individuals were marked as alive in the system, able to receive benefits. This echo of a long-debunked narrative prompted backlash, particularly from Congressional Democrats, who emphasize the potential damage such disinformation can inflict on public trust and critical social safety nets. The Social Security Administration has mechanisms ensuring deceased individuals do not receive benefits after certain age thresholds are met, thus dispelling Musk's assertions.
Musk’s assertion highlights a disturbing trend where misinformation is poised to have real consequences for critical services like Social Security, further perpetuating harmful narratives.
The collective push against Social Security by influential figures, including Musk, threatens the very fabric of trust in government programs designed to support the vulnerable.
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