Doge’s attack on social security causing ‘complete, utter chaos’, staff says
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Understaffed agency sent into ‘death spiral’ as employees warn Musk-led cuts will lead to structural collapse

Summary

Staff at the Social Security Administration (SSA) warn the agency is in “complete, utter chaos” due to drastic budget cuts, office closures, and job losses led by Elon Musk.

Plans to cut 7,000 jobs and centralize operations have disrupted services, with website outages and record backlogs.

Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek backs DOGE’s changes, despite union opposition and legal pushback. Critics say Musk is pushing misinformation to justify dismantling SSA.

With staffing at 50-year lows, experts fear a “death spiral” and potential collapse in service delivery.

  • kobra@lemm.ee
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    1 day ago

    Take it a step further and add something like: “as a democrat I think it’s great they’re embracing remote options to keep people safe from the ongoing pandemic”