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Elizabeth Warren: “Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he, quote, wouldn't…”

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'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security

Published April 4, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:35

I don't think it's ever talked about certain survivor benefits that I remember I have to look at. Senator Warren. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So when he ran for president in 2024, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he, quote, wouldn't touch Social Security. And as soon as he took office, he immediately directed Elon Musk, who thinks that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme, to, to doge his way through the Social Security administration. (00:35–00:43)

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Asserts that Donald Trump promised not to touch Social Security during his 2024 presidential campaign.

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“He [Donald Trump] immediately directed Elon Musk, who thinks that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme, to, to doge his way through the Social…”
'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security | Uploaded April 4, 2026 | 00:33-00:55
“Raising the retirement age on Social Security by one year costs $24,000, and over your lifetime is about a 7% benefit cut.”
'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security | Uploaded April 4, 2026 | 02:31-02:42
“If you go to 70, if you do the math, how big is the cut? A 20% future cut.”
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“Right now, a billionaire, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, pays as much in Social Security taxes as someone who makes $175,000 a year.”
'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security | Uploaded April 4, 2026 | 06:15-06:29
“He [Donald Trump] slashed staff [at the Social Security administration].”
'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security | Uploaded April 4, 2026 | 00:33-00:34
“He [Donald Trump] created new administrative hurdles that make it harder for Americans to get their checks.”
'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security | Uploaded April 4, 2026 | 00:33-01:04
“Senate Democrats have fought back, and we have forced the Trump administration to reverse course on some of their most harmful policies.”
'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security | Uploaded April 4, 2026 | 01:08-01:17
“Social Security administration is still facing us a customer service crisis.”
'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security | Uploaded April 4, 2026 | 01:19-01:26
“The Trump administration and the Republicans are still looking for ways to cut Social Security.”
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“After the Republicans blew trillions of dollars on a tax cut for their rich buddies in their big, beautiful bill.”
'That Is Effectively A Benefits Cut': Warren Slams Elon Musk Over DOGE's Actions On Social Security | Uploaded April 4, 2026 | 03:06-03:15
“I've got a bill to fix that. And it would raise enough money to increase benefits by $200 a month for every senior and help stabilize Social…”
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