Summary

AOC and Bernie Sanders have responded strongly to Elon Musk’s recent claim on Joe Rogan’s podcast that Social Security is “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”

AOC called Musk “a leech on the public” who is “going after the elderly, the disabled, and orphaned children” despite benefiting from tax cuts and government contracts.

Sanders defended Social Security’s 89-year payment record and promoted his proposal to expand benefits by lifting the cap on income subject to payroll taxes.

The criticism comes as Trump, with Musk’s assistance, is working to reduce staffing at the Social Security Administration, potentially causing benefit delays and disruptions.