Seniors and individuals with disabilities rallied at Social Security offices in New York City to protest potential cuts and mismanagement brought on by Elon Musk's initiatives. The protests arose from concerns about cuts to personnel, the closure of field offices, data breaches, and accessibility issues, which significantly affect the over 70 million Americans relying on Social Security. Rep. Nydia Velázquez and Rep. Dan Goldman emphasized that Social Security is essential for many and urged resistance against attempts to undermine the program.
"Social Security is a lifeline, not a luxury. It belongs to the people who paid into it—not to politicians, not to billionaires."
"From closing Social Security field offices to gutting administration staff... they’re putting insurmountable obstacles between New York seniors and the benefits they're entitled to."
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