Overview

• Joe Biden delivered his first major public address since leaving office, sharply criticizing the Trump administration's policies during a conference in Chicago.
• Biden accused the Trump administration of causing 'stunning' damage within its first 100 days, particularly through severe cuts to the Social Security Administration.
• He highlighted the firing of 7,000 Social Security employees, leading to operational failures, including website crashes that hinder benefit applications.
• Biden warned that the United States is more divided than ever, calling for unity to address the nation's challenges.
• Trump's spokesperson defended the administration's actions, asserting that Social Security benefits for law-abiding citizens would remain protected.