“The Trump Administration will not cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits. President Trump himself has said it ( over and over and over again),” the White House said in a fact sheet this week.. Experts do worry about other risks to the system, thanks to threats President Donald Trump and Musk have been making.

Although federal officials have long recognized improper spending as a problem, it is not the main reason for the program’s dire financial outlook

The White House is trying to calm concerns about the future of Social Security amid Elon Musk's latest comments and critics warning the Trump administration is 'gutting it.'