Republicans are voicing concerns about Musk’s downsizing efforts, which include closing some Social Security offices and curtailing telephone services.

Summary

Trump allies are urging the White House to curb Elon Musk’s media presence after his controversial remarks on Social Security.

Musk called it “the biggest Ponzi scheme” and suggested eliminating entitlement spending, conflicting with Trump’s vow to preserve benefits.

Musk’s cost-cutting measures have led to Social Security office closures and reduced phone services, sparking backlash from both parties.

Critics warn Musk’s comments could jeopardize Trump’s 2026 campaign, while Democrats capitalize on the issue. The White House continues to insist Musk’s views do not reflect Trump’s policy.

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    The Democratic firm Blueprint tested 20 different political messages about Musk, and the four that were most “concerning” to registered voters were all about Social Security. The top two were about Musk’s proposals to fire Social Security Administration employees and dismantle phone services. By contrast, voters said the messages least concerning to them were about his personal life, such as Musk fathering children with five different women. The survey was conducted last week and released Thursday.

    These are the same people who wanted Bill Clinton’s head on a pike for getting a blowjob from an intern.

    Trump’s 2026 campaign

    Unrelated, summary is bad, this is bad wording and it isn’t anywhere in the article. Trump doesn’t run in 2026, it’s the elections for House and Senate.

    This is the only thing close to that in the article:

    “The more of these Musk interviews, the more discussion we’ll have. I think the entire 2026 campaign will be a referendum on Musk” if the billionaire’s poll numbers continue to drop, this person added. “You will see ad after ad with the chainsaw.”

    Don’t use AI to write your summaries please and thank you, mmmkay.