Elon Musk proposes $700 billion cuts to U.S. safety net

Elon Musk has proposed cutting up to $700 billion from key U.S. safety net programs, including Social Security and Medicaid. He claims there is significant waste and fraud in these programs, although experts dispute the existence of such large-scale fraud. Musk's comments come as the Department of Government Efficiency, which he leads, has already closed several Social Security offices and laid off staff. Critics warn these actions could disrupt services for seniors who depend on these benefits. Republican lawmakers are also considering cuts to Medicaid, aiming to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. Musk has linked entitlement spending to immigration issues, suggesting it attracts undocumented immigrants, a claim that lacks evidence.