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'I'm 100% certain' Musk 'looking for excuse to cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid': Top Dem


Published on 2025-02-16 09:40:37 - MSN
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  • Amid fears that U.S. President Donald Trump's government-gutting billionaire adviser, Elon Musk, will target Social Security, elected officials, advocates, workers, and beneficiaries of the federal program for seniors and people with disabilities held a Monday rally in Maryland.

The article from MSN discusses comments made by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a prominent Democrat, who criticized Elon Musk for allegedly seeking reasons to reduce funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Whitehouse's remarks were in response to Musk's statements on social media where he expressed concerns about the U.S. national debt and suggested that cuts to these social programs might be necessary. The senator accused Musk of using the debt issue as a pretext to push for cuts that would primarily benefit the wealthy, arguing that Musk's real intention is to protect and enhance his own financial interests at the expense of essential services for the less fortunate. This has sparked a debate on the sustainability of these programs amidst growing national debt concerns, with critics like Whitehouse defending these programs as vital for millions of Americans.

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