Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency downsizing Social Security Administration

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration without consulting senior lawmakers, sparking concerns and criticisms. The agency is making changes such as office closures, cutbacks on phone services, and requiring in-person visits for some beneficiaries.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and Social Security Administration Downsizing

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration without consulting senior lawmakers, leading to concerns about curtailed access to benefits. The administration is also making cuts to other federal programs without informing Congress.

Impact of Deep Staffing Cuts at the Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration is undergoing deep staffing cuts, causing concerns about technical outages and interruptions in benefit payments. The overhaul, led by an acting commissioner under Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, lacks strategic planning and risks system collapse. Trump's nominee for agency head awaits confirmation while changes approved by the DOGE team may harm the entitlement program. Critics raise red flags about misinformation and potential harm to the agency's ability to provide services.

Democratic lawmakers protest potential probe of spending by DOGE at Social Security Administration headquarters

Democratic lawmakers protest potential probe of spending by DOGE at Social Security Administration headquarters. They criticize DOGE's efforts to cut wasteful spending and fear Social Security benefits could be targeted.