Social Security payments could suffer interruption soon

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley Says DOGE Cuts Could Interrupt Benefits
Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce could cause a system failure at the Social Security Administration, the agency's former leader warned.
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.
Social Security payments could suffer interruption soon as DOGE causes ‘system collapse,’ former commissioner warns—‘start saving now’
Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days.”
Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
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How many effects will the DOGE cut to Social Security have on your payments?
Amidst sweeping changes by the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, concerns are mounting over the future of Social Security payments in the United States. With potential staff cuts and systemic changes,

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