Social Security Shifts to X for Communications, Raises Alarm Over Service Disruptions

The SSA's move to digital-only updates, staff cuts, and controversial reforms led by Elon Musk's DOGE spark fears of missed payments and legal violations.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced it will cease traditional press releases and shift all official communications to the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk.
Significant cuts to regional communications staff accompany the move, raising concerns about the accessibility of critical updates for beneficiaries, especially older populations.
Experts warn that these changes could lead to missed or delayed Social Security payments, potentially endangering the livelihood of millions of recipients.
A senior SSA official, Greg Pearre, was removed after objecting to plans to include immigrant names in the SSA death database, citing legal and ethical violations.
The reforms are part of broader cost-cutting measures by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk and supported by President Trump, which have faced widespread backlash and legal scrutiny.