Musk’s DOGE Cuts Slash Social Security — Millions Now Losing 50%
A bombshell shift in U.S. Social Security is slashing monthly checks for retirees, the disabled, and survivors — with some losing up to 50% of their income. The reason? Overpayments, often due to agency errors, are now being clawed back aggressively under the controversial DOGE program, part of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort.
Originally spiking to 100% deductions under Trump, the clawback has now been eased to 50%, but the damage is done. Letters are hitting mailboxes warning: “Act in 90 days, or lose half your income.”
Why the cuts? Overpayments caused by missed life updates or SSA errors are being recouped fast — regardless of fault.
Richard Fiesta of the Alliance for Retired Americans calls it “financial whiplash.”
Kate Lang from Justice in Aging warns: “Half a check gone is a fast track to poverty.”
Appeals and waivers are possible — but slow, complex, and unreliable. With offices overwhelmed, many are left helpless.
Bottom line: Americans are paying for bureaucratic mistakes — and they’re paying dearly.
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