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.
Take a look at what’s happening in Japan. The old has to work, and sometimes most unpleasant jobs, eg cleaning up Fukushima.
I don’t know if Japan is a good example but Korea sure is. Broke seniors collect garbage and resort to sex work
A lot of older people volunteered to work Fukushima to protect the younger generations and I have family that work just to get out and do something and the extra cash isn’t bad. That said, there are people who have to work. I think one or two sentences is way too simplified to go over the whole thing. Working in bigger companies and such also tends to get a better pension (over the public one) with some having additional pensions and such.
Edit to add: not all do actual work; some of my retired family volunteer (or do both)