Single statement from Cabinet official expressing doubt about senior reaction to missed Social Security payments. A-score: rule_of_law(2) for undermining statutory obligations, civil_rights(3) for threatening economic security of vulnerable population, capture(2) for signaling policy hostility to entitlements, corruption(1) for potential breach of fiduciary duty. Norm erosion mechanism adds 15% modifier, federal scope 10%. Total A=10.12. B-score: Extremely high outrage potential (9) targeting seniors/Social Security - third rail of politics, strong meme-ability (7) for shocking quote, high media friendliness (8) for controversy. Layer 2 shows high mismatch (8) between statement gravity and actual policy change, narrative_pivot (7) potentially seeding entitlement cut discussions. Strong intentionality indicators: trial balloon testing political waters, outrage farming for engagement, narrative seeding for future cuts. Intent modulation at 55% yields B=30.78. D=-20.66 clearly indicates List B: manufactured outrage over speculative statement with minimal immediate constitutional impact but maximum distraction value.