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.
Don’t forget the permanently disabled… like … most people do.
sigh
But uh yeah, you’re looking at something like 30 to 60 million elderly and greivously disabled people being evicted and starving to death, if they just wipe it all out.
I… would like to think that effectively murdering 10% to 20% of your own population would lead to a massive armed rebellion… but I uh, honestly don’t know at this point.
Fun Fact!
You need a permanent mailing address to apply for SNAP.
I mean, they’re already cuttinf that down too, but yeah, if you’ve been evicted, if you are homeless?
You can’t even do step one of applying for food benefits.
Homeless people can have their mail sent directly to the post office. No word on what will happen if USPS is purged though.