Trump and Musk Allege Multi-Million Fraud in Social Security; Inspector General Reports Differ
Washington — Recent assertions by President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk about the Social Security Administration (SSA) issuing payments to deceased individuals have sparked controversy and a discussion on government efficiency. Both figures claim that millions of Social Security recipients are incorrectly listed as alive when in fact they have long passed away, potentially indicating significant fraudulent activity or administrative incompetence. During a recent news conference, Trump suggested that eliminating these supposed inaccuracies …