The Trump administration's cuts at the Social Security Administration (SSA) could severely disrupt payment processes, affecting 69 million beneficiaries. With a reduction of 7,000 employees from a total workforce of 57,000, former and current SSA officials have raised alarms about potential delays in payments. Acting commissioner Leland Dudek and former commissioner Martin O'Malley express fears that these cuts could lead to a system collapse, emphasizing the critical importance of timely payments for many Americans who depend heavily on Social Security for their daily living expenses.
As the Trump White House works to downsize the federal workforce, cuts at the Social Security Administration (SSA) could delay payments to 69 million Americans.
Acting SSA commissioner Leland Dudek expressed anxiety about payments, noting that "outsiders who are unfamiliar with nuances of SSA programs" do not understand the disruptions from layoffs.
Former SSA commissioner Martin O'Malley warned that workforce cuts could result in a system collapse, expressing concern that payments may not be timely.
Among Social Security beneficiaries age 65 and older, 12% of men and 15% of women rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income.
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