Summary

Elon Musk sparked controversy by falsely claiming entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid have “$700 billion” in fraud annually, vastly exaggerating the actual figure (~$10 billion/year).

Musk labeled Social Security a “Ponzi scheme” and spread conspiracies about immigrants exploiting the system.

Critics argue Musk’s ignorance and conspiracy-mongering threaten essential public programs and data privacy, while his inflammatory rhetoric—such as calling Senator Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and combat veteran, a “traitor”—reinforces demands for his immediate removal from government.

  • billwashere
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    3911 days ago

    I have a theory his kid is a human shield so he doesn’t get luigi’ed.

    • @ysjet@lemmy.world
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      1811 days ago

      He’s been wearing that kid like a hat ever since that CEO got shot. First time anyone had EVER seen the kid in public, too, and suddenly he hasn’t been seen anywhere without him.

    • @in4apenny@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      511 days ago

      It’s a strange tactic coming from someone who supports Israel, where “human shield” is used as justification to destroy said shield along with the target.