Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.
The Administration’s acting commissioner recently acknowledged that "DOGE people are learning and they will make mistakes, but we have to let them see what is going on at SSA," according to the Washington Post.
Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security Administration commissioner, says Trump and Musk’s cuts could lead to “an interruption of benefits”
His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.