Elon Musk claims Social Security database lists millions of centenarians as alive

Elon Musk claimed that a Social Security database shows millions of people aged 100 to 159 listed as alive. He shared a chart indicating over 20 million centenarians, including nearly 4 million aged 130-139. Democratic lawmakers protested outside the Social Security Administration, concerned about potential investigations into spending. Musk criticized the Social Security system's inconsistencies and suggested there are more Social Security numbers than citizens in the U.S. The U.S. Census reported over 80,000 people aged 100 and older in 2020, contrasting sharply with Musk's claims. Musk has been appointed to lead an initiative aimed at reducing waste and fraud in the federal government.