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.

  • AfricanExpansionist@lemmy.ml
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    6 hours ago

    I don’t want to live in a violent society but the billionaires are the ones committing violence. Therefore we should defend ourselves

    • ToadOfHypnosis@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      1 hour ago

      Neither do I. None of us normal people want anything more than a comfortable life. It’s these psychotic billionaires that can’t stop taking no matter the cost to humanity. They are backing us all into a corner and making this shit necessary. They are monsters.