Elon Musk, Social Security and DOGE

Musk’s DOGE descends on Social Security Administration
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices.
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s the acting Social Security commissioner.
Could Social Security Records Be Erased? What Musk's DOGE Access Means
DOGE gaining entry to the Social Security database has raised fears the unofficial agency could alter records and cause delays for recipients.
U.S. Marshals Service reportedly deputized Musk’s security team
Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly putting the power of the state behind Elon Musk’s security detail.
Elon Musk’s Security Team Deputized By U.S. Marshals—Here’s What That Means
Musk said in a Thursday public appearance his security detail should potentially be bigger and that he was “open to ideas” on improving his security.
Elon Musk Responds to Social Security Concerns
Musk first made the claims that benefits are being claimed by people who appear to have died long ago while speaking from the Oval Office with President Trump last week. He said that DOGE has performed a "cursory examination of Social Security, and we got people in there that are 150 years old."
Musk's Private Security Detail Has Been Deputized
The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk's security detail—an unusual move that affords the private force some of the rights that usually apply only to federal law enforcement agents.
Not what it seems: Clarifying the DOGE allegations about Social Security
Despite all the rumors to the contrary, Social Security benefit checks are NOT being sent to people who died a long time ago.
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Top Official Resigns Over DOGE Access
Musk has been falsely alleging massive fraud at the agency as he and DOGE reportedly try to gain access to Social Security ...
Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for ...
Social Security Acting Commissioner Says Elon Musk's DOGE Is 'Critical' To the Administration
KEY TAKEAWAYS The previous acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration left after Elon Musk's DOGE attempt to ...
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Social Security & You: Clarifying the DOGE allegations about Social Security
Many readers have been emailing me asking for my help in understanding the allegations made by Elon Musk and his Department ...
Lawmakers warn Elon Musk-led DOGE to ‘keep your hands off our Social Security’ — should retirees be concerned?
Lawmakers warn DOGE to ‘keep your hands off our Social Security’ amid Elon Musk-led budget cuts — should millions of retired ...
'Vampires' in Social Security data? Here's what to know after Elon Musk claims SSA fraud
Elon Musk falsely claimed there were tens of millions of people aged 100-159 still receiving Social Security benefits.
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce ...