Trump and Musk Stir Controversy With Claims of Social Security Payments to Centenarians; Experts Debunk Misinterpretations
WASHINGTON — In a recent surge of criticism, President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk have brought attention to purported inefficiencies in the Social Security system, suggesting that millions of deceased individuals are still listed as beneficiaries. Their claims, which have circulated widely in the media and on online platforms, have sparked a debate on the accuracy of federal data management and the integrity of Social Security disbursements. The controversy took center stage last week …