- United States
- Tenn.
- Letter
The Social Security Administration is vital for providing essential benefits to millions of elderly and disabled Americans. However, the Trump administration's reckless staff cuts and office closures threaten to undermine this crucial program. Slashing over 7,000 jobs and shuttering field offices will inevitably lead to longer wait times, increased processing delays, and disruptions in benefit payments that many vulnerable individuals rely on. This assault on Social Security is unacceptable and will jeopardize the well-being of our nation's retirees and those with disabilities. Protecting this social safety net must be a top priority. Reversing these harmful policies is necessary to uphold the promise we've made as a society to support our citizens in their times of greatest need. Safeguarding Social Security is not just a government obligation, but a moral imperative we cannot ignore.