Bitcoin Might Be a Ponzi Scheme? Ex-Governor Blames Elon Musk & Trump for Big Lies
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OโMalley warns Bitcoin might be a Ponzi scheme, not trusted Social Security program.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump accused of spreading false claims to damage Social Securityโs trust.
Social Security holds $2.6 trillion surplus, making it a tempting political target for many.
While, Robert Kiyosaki urges Bitcoin, gold, silver investments as dollar weakens and economy struggles.
At a recent event by Social Security Works, former Maryland Governor Martin OโMalley didnโt hold back. He took a bold shot at Bitcoin, saying it might be a Ponzi scheme. While defending Social Security as one of Americaโs strongest programs, he warned that high-profile figures like Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Elon Musk is a tech expert, Entrepreneur and the person behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X. He is hailed as one of the leading influencers of crypto. His tweets, especially for Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE), can move the crypto market upside-down.
Recently, Musk flipped an idea of integrating crypto payments with X. This move will futher facilitate crypto payments and make the X a 'Super App'.
He often participates in crypto debates and wants to educate investors about blockchain technology and the benefits of DeFi. He also supports Trump's crypto prospectives and wants a clear policy for the same.
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President are trying to make Americans lose trust in Social Security.
Social Security Under Quiet Attack
According to OโMalley, Social Security has been under quiet attack, not by changing laws, but by slowly weakening it from the inside. He noted that 7,000 employees have already left, and nearly 10,000 more could soon follow.
These workers arenโt just employees, theyโre the ones who help millions of Americans access their retirement and disability benefits.
Further, O’Malley listed several common myths, that undocumented immigrants receive benefits they donโt, that dead people get paid they donโt, and the biggest lie of all, that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme.
โThatโs nonsense,โ OโMalley said firmly. โIf anything, Bitcoin might be a Ponzi scheme, but not Social Security.โ
The $2.6 Trillion Temptation
The former governor explained how powerful people like Elon Musk and Donald Trump lie to weaken Social Securityโs reputation, and this is all a part of their larger plan.
And this is all due to Social Security currently holding a $2.6 trillion surplus, making it one of the only U.S. government programs with a positive balance. OโMalley accused of having their eyes on that reserve, but knowing they canโt directly access it without a fight in Congress.
So instead, he argues, theyโre using a different tactic, spreading lies to turn the public against Social Security.
Bitcoin as digital gold
Bitcoin is often seen as a volatile cryptocurrency, but itโs also called โdigital goldโ because some believe it can protect against inflation. Supporters say Bitcoinโs fixed supply and decentralized nature make it special.
Even one of the famous economists and the Rich Dad Poor Dad author, Robert Kiyosaki, warns that the economy is weakening fast. He says rising unemployment and money printing make the U.S. dollar unreliable.
Instead, he urges people to protect their wealth with Bitcoin, gold, and silver.
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FAQs
No; Social Security is a transparent, pay-as-you-go system funded by payroll taxes, not a fraudulent investment scheme.