Inside DOGE’s chaotic takeover of Social Security
Inside DOGE’s chaotic takeover of Social Security

The drama offers a case study in how Elon Musk’s team sought to run a critical government agency through misinformation and social media blasts — and how longtime employees responded.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The NY Times article describes a chaotic takeover of Social Security by DOGE (presumably a company or entity led by Elon Musk). While the core premise of a DOGE takeover is supported by multiple sources, the specific details and framing in the NY Times article lean towards a negative portrayal. Some claims are difficult to verify definitively based on the provided sources alone, leading to a mixed accuracy score.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** "Inside DOGE’s chaotic takeover of Social Security" - Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 all support the idea of a DOGE takeover of Social Security. However, the extent of the "chaos" is subjective and potentially exaggerated.
- Claim:** "Elon Musk’s team sought to run a critical government agency through misinformation and social media blasts" - Verification Source #5 mentions that Musk and DOGE lied in claims of Social Security fraud. Verification Source #1 mentions "complete, utter chaos". Verification Source #2 mentions "turbulent takeover". Verification Source #4 mentions "haphazard takeover" and "risk of data leaking". These sources support the claim of a chaotic takeover and potential misinformation.
- Claim:** "how longtime employees responded" - The provided snippet does not give any details on how the employees responded. None of the verification sources provide specific details on employee responses. This claim is not verifiable with the provided sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Agreement:** All verification sources agree that DOGE, associated with Elon Musk, took over or significantly impacted Social Security. Verification Source #2: 'Just never been anything like DOGE': Inside Elon Musk's turbulent takeover of government in ... in federal programs, including Social Security,
- Agreement:** Verification Source #5 states that "Musk, DOGE Lied in Claims of ... Social Security Fraud".
- Agreement:** Verification Source #1 mentions "Doge's attack on social security causing 'complete, utter chaos'".
- Lack of Coverage:** None of the provided sources detail the specific responses of longtime employees within the Social Security Administration.