MUSK'S LEGACY: "Stroke survivor can't access benefits as Social Security engulfed in 'turmoil' under Trump"

[Miles Archer]

Also hampering the SSA’s work have been new regulations put in place by Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency that bar beneficiaries from making changes to their direct deposit information over the phone, instead requiring them to either appear in person at a field office or go online.

The Indiana SSA worker told the Post of a recent case involving a 75-year-old man who recently suffered a major stroke that left him unable to drive to the local field office to verify information needed to change his banking information. The man also said he did not have access to a computer to help him change the information online.

“I had to sit there on the phone and tell this guy, ‘You have to find someone to come in... or, do you have a relative with a computer who can help you or something like that?’” the employee said. “He was just like, ‘No, no, no.’”

Social Security was a regular target for Musk during his tenure working for the Trump administration, and he repeatedly made baseless claims that the entire program was riddled with fraud, even referring to it as “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”

https://www.rawstory.com/social-security-2674838126/

[Irish_Dem]

1. This the goal. Cut off people from their benefits.

By making it so difficult.

[yellow dahlia]

2. Yup.

I was at weekly vigil today, in support of Social Security. It was cold and windy, but we have a group of diehards. (Although today, we had to call it early...too windy.)

A Trumpette drove by, rolled out his window, and yelled - "nothing is getting cut".

I said to my cohorts: should we make him a list?

[Fil1957]

3. Don't let Musk know about this, 'cause if he finds out, he'll become giddy with joy...

The more suffering he causes, the happier he becomes.

[wolfie001]

4. He'll dance around a stage like the moron he is

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He's an efficient and deadly sociopath though. You have to respect that.

[Keepthesoulalive]

5. I don't respect

Con men and grifters. His efficiency is fooling stupid gullible idiots who will slice their own throats to be led by a charlatan. Seems like someone else we are suffering through.

[Chicagogrl1]

6. Tell Me Where this Guy is and I'll Help Him

This is absolute total bullshit!!! It pisses me off so much. I live in IL & have lots of HR experience. Those of us that know how to do this need to mobilize and help such people. Its unacceptable for people who have paid into Social Security to not get their benefits because of something so unbelievably ridiculous.


Can anyone connect me to the journalist who wrote this article??

[erronis]

11. Thank you - this is what we should all do, if we can. Suggest looking to your local Council On Aging

or other group (Senior Centers, etc.) that may have needs.

I run errands and provide transport several times a week. SSA, motor-vehicle agencies, doctor appointments, groceries. Gets me out of the house/bubble and meet some wonderful people.

[Chicagogrl1]

12. Awesome!

to you erronis!!

[ShazzieB]

7. GRRRRRRRRRRRR

I. Cannot. Even. With. This. Shit.

Fuck Musk forever.

[NBachers]

8. May the pain he causes others be visited upon him for eternity.

[GiqueCee]

10. And soon...

... he doesn't deserve to breathe decent people's air.

[BidenRocks]

9. In cases like this,

the government should make house calls!

Take the money from chump's golf grift!

[DownriverDem]

13. How sad

They should have taken the info over the phone or let him mail it in. I just got my letter showing how much Medicare is and the cost of living raise for 2026.