Why the Cuts Are Happening
The cuts are part of a broader push from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by the Musk/Trump administration. The stated goal is to reduce “waste, fraud, and abuse.” On paper, that sounds good — who doesn’t want government to run leaner and smarter?
But the reality isn’t so simple. Many experts and critics argue that while trimming unnecessary expenses is fine, gutting staff and reducing services risks undermining the very foundation of Social Security. After all, the SSA doesn’t just send checks — it processes disability claims, verifies identities, helps with Medicare enrollment, and protects against fraud.
If the goal is truly to prevent waste, cutting staff and closing offices may not be the smartest way forward. Efficiency should improve service, not weaken it.
