Social Security Website Crashes Amid Musk and Trump Controversy
The Social Security Administration's website experienced a significant outage, causing widespread concern among beneficiaries. The crash, which occurred on April 7, 2025, has been linked to a surge in traffic from supporters of Elon Musk and Donald Trump, who were reportedly attempting to access the site in response to a social media challenge involving Dogecoin.
Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the outage, with the SSA probing whether the traffic was malicious or simply overwhelming. The incident has sparked a political debate, with Senator Elizabeth Warren expressing alarm over the potential impact on Social Security benefits. She criticized the involvement of cryptocurrency in disrupting essential government services.
The Daily Beast reported that Musk's 'Doge goons' were responsible for the crash, highlighting the influence of social media and cryptocurrency on public infrastructure. Meanwhile, The Washington Post noted that both Musk and Trump have been vocal about their support for Dogecoin, which may have contributed to the surge in website traffic.
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