Did Nancy Pelosi say, 'Social Security Recipients are just a Burden on Society'?

A post shared on Facebook claims House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called recipients of Social Security benefits “a burden on society.”

Verdict: False

There is no record of Pelosi ever making such a statement. The claim appears to have originated on a satirical news website.

Fact Check:

Pelosi has been a popular target for viral misinformation and fabricated quotes on social media in recent weeks, with this particular Facebook post claiming the House speaker said, “Social Security recipients are just a burden on society.”