Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s claims about millions of deceased individuals receiving Social Security benefits have been addressed by experts clarifying the misinterpretations of SSA data, highlighting that only a minuscule percentage of beneficiaries are over 100 years old. Reports indicate massive discrepancies in the SSA's databases; however, the projected fraud levels are overstated, with less than 1% of payments categorized as improper. The Social Security Administration faces challenges in updating its records due to budget constraints, despite suggestions from audits to correct these flaws. The core issue at hand lies in managing payments to living beneficiaries rather than deceased individuals.