Learn how Elon Musk’s team, under the Trump administration, gained access to the U.S. Treasury’s system handling Social Security, Medicare, and federal payments. Find out what this means for government benefits, financial oversight, and whether your payments could be at risk.
In today’s update, Elon Musk and his team now have access to the Treasury’s federal payment system, which processes Social Security checks, Medicare payments, tax refunds, and other government payments. Supporters say this could reduce waste and fraud, while critics worry it gives an unelected billionaire too much control over federal money. Lawmakers are raising concerns about privacy, conflicts of interest, and whether government benefits could be affected. This may impact retirees including SSI (Supplemental Security Income), SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), survivors, VA, and spousal benefits. This breakdown covers what’s happening, what it means for Social Security recipients, and what risks and benefits this change might bring.
Elon Musk & Social Security: Does He Have Access? Can He Control Payments?
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