The Social Security Administration announced Friday it's cutting 7,000 jobs, as Trump and Musk have claimed there's fraud at the agency.

In a surprising claim, President Donald Trump suggested that Social Security funds are being misallocated to individuals over 100 years old. But is there any truth to this assertion? Delve into the complexities of Social Security's data management and uncover the reality behind these allegations.

Social Security has long been in a fraught position. Here are three things President Donald Trump has discussed that would affect the program.

Key Points President Trump has pledged not to cut Social Security. He’s also looking to help seniors keep more of their benefits. Trump will have to intervene to prevent Social Security from broadly reducing benefits.

President Donald Trump announced during his speech to Congress that his administration is looking into the "incompetence" of the Social Security with millions over the age of 100 allegedly getting benefits.

In recent years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been at the center of controversy, with allegations of fraud and inefficiency. Former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk have both made bold claims about the system,

"Government databases list 4.7 million Social Security members from people aged 100 to 109," U.S. President Donald Trump claimed.

Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.