Elon Musk's recent posts on X (formerly Twitter) questioning the accuracy of Social Security Administration (SSA) data have ignited a firestorm, prompting a congressional inquiry into the agency's operations. Musk shared a chart appearing to show millions of individuals aged 100 and older listed in the SSA database, some with ages exceeding 150. He humorously speculated about the possibility of vampires and questioned the system's logic, describing it as "insane" and suggesting potential fraud.

Musk's assertions contrast sharply with 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data, which reported just over 80,000 centenarians. His claims follow his appointment by President Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in federal agencies. This new controversy comes on the heels of Democratic lawmakers' protests outside SSA headquarters concerning a potential investigation into the department's spending.

Musk highlighted alleged "significant inconsistencies" between Social Security and Treasury payment files, claiming no single person understands the system's workings. He also pointed to a surplus of "eligible" social security numbers compared to the U.S. population, raising concerns about potential historical fraud. Fox News Digital contacted the SSA for comment but has not yet received a response.