White House’s Elon Musk suggests Social Security could face cuts

After labeling Social Security "a Ponzi scheme," Elon Musk's offensive against the social-insurance program took another aggressive turn.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS White House's Elon Musk suggests Social Security could face cuts White House's Elon Musk suggests Social Security could face cuts After labeling Social Security "a Ponzi scheme," Elon Musk's offensive against the social-insurance program took another aggressive turn. MORE Ignoring public opinion, Trump administration starts gutting Education Department As a matter of policy and politics, the Trump administration is inviting a backlash by dramatically reducing the Department of Education's workforce. MORE Ignoring public opinion, Trump administration starts gutting Education Department As a matter of policy and politics, the Trump administration is inviting a backlash by dramatically reducing the Department of Education's workforce. MORE Trump signals indifference to business leaders' concerns about erratic tariff agenda Executives from the private sector are urging the White House to pursue a clear and consistent agenda. Donald Trump doesn't appear to care. MORE Trump signals indifference to business leaders' concerns about erratic tariff agenda Executives from the private sector are urging the White House to pursue a clear and consistent agenda. Donald Trump doesn't appear to care. MORE Trump turns White House lawn into car lot for megadonor Musk It's easy to grow inured to Trump's corruption, but his Tesla event on the South Lawn was one of the most brazen and obscene events in White House history. MORE Trump turns White House lawn into car lot for megadonor Musk It's easy to grow inured to Trump's corruption, but his Tesla event on the South Lawn was one of the most brazen and obscene events in White House history. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG House Republicans literally alter time to avoid responsibility for Trump wrecking the economy Where Republicans are avoiding constituent town halls, Democrats are happy to step in Trump fires 1,300 at Department of Education; programs expected to suffer with staff gutted The latest Justice Department purge includes a Mel Gibson angle Under Trump, the Supreme Court's protection of free speech is at risk Trump-appointed prosecutor pursues one of the president's longtime targets   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER