Official Installed by Trump Moves to 'Demolish' Social Security Administration | Common Dreams
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"This is nothing more than a backdoor benefit cut and an insult to Americans who have paid into the system and earned their Social Security—all to pay for trillions in new tax cuts for the wealthy," said Democratic Rep. John Larson.

Summary

Leland Dudek, Trump’s newly appointed Social Security Administration (SSA) chief, has reportedly ordered plans for a 50% workforce cut, potentially closing field offices and delaying benefits.

Critics, including Rep. John Larson and advocacy groups, warn this move will disrupt services for seniors and disabled Americans. Five regional SSA commissioners are resigning in protest.

The cuts align with Elon Musk’s push for AI-driven government efficiency, despite concerns over fraud prevention and accessibility.

Critics argue this is a backdoor benefit cut to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.

  • DogWater@lemmy.world
    6·
    23 hours ago

    My administrative law judge hearing was rescheduled because of Carter’s death. Now I have to wait till June. I seriously wonder if it’ll exist by then.

    • sp3ctr4l@lemmy.zipEnglish
      2·
      22 hours ago

      Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, if there’s anything you actually have the means or contacts to prepare with or for…

      What a fucking mess.

      • DogWater@lemmy.world
        2·
        21 hours ago

        Yeah I’m trying to figure out if I could do any courrier jobs like medicine delivery or something like that