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US Senators Sound Alarm Over ‘Dangerous’ Cuts to SSA’s Tech Team! ⚠️💻
Top Senate Democrats are demanding answers after learning the Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to slash 50% of its core tech department — the Office of the Chief Investment Officer (OCIO).
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Ron Wyden sent a strong letter on April 13, warning the move could block millions of Americans from accessing their Social Security and SSI benefits.
They’re calling the cuts “intentional – and dangerous”.
Here’s what’s going on:
🔐 OCIO protects your data, processes benefits & keeps the SSA site running.
❌ On March 31, users saw payment errors, blank histories & were locked out.
⚠️ The site has crashed multiple times – and staff can’t even help in person properly.
But here’s the twist: the senators are blaming the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) and Trump for targeting unionized tech workers.
They say this is the last line of defense — workers who understand the SSA’s outdated code.
And it gets worse:
📉 SSA staffing is already at a 50-year low
🧑💼 The agency could cut 87% of regional staff
📵 They’ll only update the public via X (formerly Twitter) — no more press releases
Democrats are now launching a “war room” to fight back.
Meanwhile, the White House says it’s all being misinterpreted and that workers are being reassigned, not fired.
But the question remains:
Is Social Security under threat in the digital age?
Let us know what you think in the comments.
Is this reform or recklessness?
#SocialSecurity #SSA #CryptoNews #USPolitics #TechCuts
Top Senate Democrats are demanding answers after learning the Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to slash 50% of its core tech department — the Office of the Chief Investment Officer (OCIO).
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Ron Wyden sent a strong letter on April 13, warning the move could block millions of Americans from accessing their Social Security and SSI benefits.
They’re calling the cuts “intentional – and dangerous”.
Here’s what’s going on:
🔐 OCIO protects your data, processes benefits & keeps the SSA site running.
❌ On March 31, users saw payment errors, blank histories & were locked out.
⚠️ The site has crashed multiple times – and staff can’t even help in person properly.
But here’s the twist: the senators are blaming the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) and Trump for targeting unionized tech workers.
They say this is the last line of defense — workers who understand the SSA’s outdated code.
And it gets worse:
📉 SSA staffing is already at a 50-year low
🧑💼 The agency could cut 87% of regional staff
📵 They’ll only update the public via X (formerly Twitter) — no more press releases
Democrats are now launching a “war room” to fight back.
Meanwhile, the White House says it’s all being misinterpreted and that workers are being reassigned, not fired.
But the question remains:
Is Social Security under threat in the digital age?
Let us know what you think in the comments.
Is this reform or recklessness?
#SocialSecurity #SSA #CryptoNews #USPolitics #TechCuts
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has secured access to Treasury data, including Social Security and Medicare payment systems, sparking fears of potential misuse.
Musk claims that Treasury officers were told to approve all payments, even to fraudulent or terrorist groups, but no evidence has been provided to back this up.
Following DOGE’s data access request, Treasury’s acting Deputy Secretary, David Lebryk, resigned, while Senator Ron Wyden warned of threats to critical government programs.
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Musk claims that Treasury officers were told to approve all payments, even to fraudulent or terrorist groups, but no evidence has been provided to back this up.
Following DOGE’s data access request, Treasury’s acting Deputy Secretary, David Lebryk, resigned, while Senator Ron Wyden warned of threats to critical government programs.
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#Treasury #DOGE
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#SocialSecurity
#Medicare
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🚨 JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Elon Musk reveals a US Gov database showing 5 million people aged 140+ still receiving Social Security! 🌐
Glitch or something bigger?
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Glitch or something bigger?
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Trump and Musk Allege Widespread Social Security Fraud
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE have recently intensified their claims regarding Social Security fraud. Speaking at a press briefing in Florida on Tuesday, Trump asserted that “millions and millions” of centenarians were receiving Social Security payments, labeling the situation as “fraudulent or incompetent.” He argued that removing these individuals from the system would strengthen the program. In parallel, Elon Musk echoed similar concerns on his social media platform, X, even humorously suggesting that vampires might be fraudulently collecting benefits.
Criticism and Lack of Evidence
Despite the bold statements from Trump and Musk, these claims have been met with significant criticism. Analysts and officials argue that the allegations are exaggerated and lack concrete evidence. A July 2024 report from the Social Security Inspector General found that between 2015 and 2022, the agency disbursed $71.8 billion in improper payments, which constitutes less than 1% of total benefits. Additionally, the U.S. Treasury recently reclaimed $31 million in federal payments mistakenly sent to deceased individuals. These figures indicate that while some errors exist, the scale of the problem is much smaller than Trump and Musk suggest.
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Criticism and Lack of Evidence
Despite the bold statements from Trump and Musk, these claims have been met with significant criticism. Analysts and officials argue that the allegations are exaggerated and lack concrete evidence. A July 2024 report from the Social Security Inspector General found that between 2015 and 2022, the agency disbursed $71.8 billion in improper payments, which constitutes less than 1% of total benefits. Additionally, the U.S. Treasury recently reclaimed $31 million in federal payments mistakenly sent to deceased individuals. These figures indicate that while some errors exist, the scale of the problem is much smaller than Trump and Musk suggest.
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