Trump and Musk Ravage Social Security Administration

Social Security workers axed, new Musk email coming. What to know about Trump's layoffs.
Thousands of federal workers are out of a job, and further cuts are expected. Meanwhile, a federal judge has blocked the firings.
Trump administration plans 'significant' cuts to Social Security Administration workforce
The agency said in a statement posted to its website that it had notified employees that it will "soon" implement "significant workforce reductions."
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000, according to a person familiar with the agency’s plans who is not authorized to speak publicly. The workforce reduction, according to a second person who also spoke on the condition of anonymity, could be as high as 50%.
Trump’s Social Security cuts: What they mean for retirees and the future of benefits
The Social Security Administration is facing massive budget cuts and layoffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, leading to concerns about reduced benefits, office closures, and longer wait times for millions of Americans who rely on the program.
U.S. Social Security Administration to cut 7,000 workers
The U.S. government agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans plans to cut 7,000 workers, it announced on Friday, as part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Lies, Cuts, Closures: Trump and Musk Ravage Social Security Administration
First, the Trump administration closed field offices, then they fired online help workers. How will Americans access their benefits?
'Chaos and fear' as Trump and Musk make major moves on Social Security: report
A new report from Rolling Stone claims that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is taking a wrecking ball to the Social Security Administration, which could seriously hurt beneficiaries' ability to collect the money they are owed.
Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or ...
Social Security Administration will have 'significant' cuts. What does this mean for you?
The Social Security Administraton's planning to ax 7,000 jobs. What this means for its workers and Social Security ...
DOGE is on a cutting spree — and Social Security workers warn it's going to affect your benefits
The Social Security Administration offered early retirements to employees in an effort to slash the workforce. Workers said ...
Social Security was already dealing with backlogs. Employees warn job cuts could worsen services.
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its ...
Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.
Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even ...
Social Security Announces Major Cut to 'Bloated Workforce'
In a press release, the agency said it plans to reduce its current staff of around 57,000 to a target of 50,000 employees.
Social Security notifies employees of ‘significant workforce reductions’
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notifying employees of “significant workforce reductions” on the way as it ...
Levin urges fight against Social Security cuts in Oceanside appearance
Understaffing at the Social Social Administration already causes recipients to spend hours on hold and suffer months of ...