Overview

• The Social Security Administration (SSA) is in crisis following 7,000 job cuts and office closures initiated by DOGE, with employees describing the situation as 'complete chaos.'
• Widespread website outages and long wait times are preventing millions of Americans from accessing critical benefits, including the elderly, disabled, and low-income populations.
• DOGE's reforms, justified as fraud prevention, have faced growing public backlash and legal challenges, with critics warning of systemic harm and inefficiencies.
• SSA employees report a lack of clear planning and technical understanding from DOGE officials, exacerbating the agency's operational failures.
• Advocacy groups and bipartisan critics are raising alarms over the potential privatization of Social Security and the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities.