Overview

• Joe Biden delivered his first major public address since leaving office, criticizing Trump and Musk for their handling of Social Security reforms.
• Biden alleged that the Trump administration’s actions were intended to weaken Social Security in order to fund tax cuts for billionaires and corporations.
• He highlighted the rapid damage caused within the first 100 days of the administration, including the layoff of 7,000 Social Security Administration employees.
• Operational disruptions under Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leadership have caused service delays, system outages, and increased anxiety among vulnerable recipients.
• Trump responded to Biden’s remarks on social media, deflecting criticism by focusing on unrelated immigration issues and defending his administration’s actions.