During a recent interview, Texas Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), who sits on the DOGE oversight subcommittee, faced a tough question from CNN’s Boris Sanchez about his claims regarding Social Security. Sanchez pressed Gill on how the government could reach $1 trillion without cutting into entitlement programs. Gill responded by citing President Trump’s address, which mentioned individuals over 150 years old receiving Social Security benefits—a claim he later admitted was due to a coding error acknowledged by Elon Musk.
Gill attempted to continue his explanation but was interrupted by Sanchez, who pointed out the error. Despite this, Gill maintained that the issue highlighted broader problems with federal bureaucracy and lack of communication between agencies. He argued that such inefficiencies could be addressed through better oversight and accountability, a sentiment he believes should unite both parties.
Sanchez then clarified that while the listings may exist due to coding errors, there was no verification that these individuals were actually receiving payments. Gill countered by emphasizing the need for transparency and accurate data handling in government systems.
The exchange underscored ongoing debates about federal program efficiency and oversight, with both sides presenting their perspectives on how to address such issues moving forward.