Musk’s $DOGE DOGE Plan Is Slashing Social Security — Millions Are Now Losing Half Their Income
Something alarming is happening, and it’s hitting some of the most vulnerable Americans—retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors. Thanks to a new move by the U.S. Social Security Administration, a lot of people are suddenly finding their monthly checks cut in half.
Why? Overpayments. And whether it’s their fault or the government’s mistake, the fix is brutal: up to 50% is being automatically taken from their checks. All of this ties back to a controversial cost-cutting effort called $DOGE DOGE, led by Elon Musk’s so-called “efficiency” department.
Let that sink in—half your check, gone.
It wasn’t always like this. Under Trump, the deduction rate spiked from 10% to a shocking 100%. It’s since been dropped to 50%, but the damage? Already done.
Now people are receiving letters with a grim message: unless you respond within 90 days, you’ll start losing half your monthly income. And for millions who rely solely on Social Security, this isn’t just inconvenient—it’s catastrophic.
“From 10 to 100 to 50% in 100 days? That’s financial whiplash,” said Richard Fiesta from the Alliance for Retired Americans.
So what’s going on here?
Most overpayments happen because of late reporting of life changes—like moving or changes in income—or even just plain administrative error. But instead of fixing the system, the government is demanding its money back. Fast.
You get 90 days to act: appeal it, ask for a waiver, or try to negotiate a lower deduction. But miss that window, and it’s game over—50% gone until the debt is “repaid.”
This is pushing people over the edge.
Kate Lang from Justice in Aging put it clearly: “Even losing half a check can drive someone into poverty. Sure, it’s better than losing 100%, but for someone paying rent or a mortgage, it’s devastating.”
The administration says repayment plans are negotiable—but the reality? The appeals process is murky, overwhelmed, and hard to navigate. Good luck even getting someone on the phone.
So, here we are: punished for problems we didn’t create.
This isn’t about politics or parties anymore—it’s about survival.
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