As Democrats criticize Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts, a government spending expert sheds light on potential areas for cost reduction within entitlement programs. James Agresti, president of the nonprofit research institute Just Facts, points out significant inefficiencies in programs like Social Security.
Agresti reveals that the Social Security Administration (SSA) made $2 billion in improper payments in 2022, equivalent to the benefits of nearly 90,000 retired workers. He emphasizes the need to address such wasteful spending, citing instances where federal employees received disability benefits while still earning federal wages.
