Social Security Faces Operational Crisis as Trump Nominee Testifies
Frank Bisignano, Trump's pick for Social Security commissioner, addresses workforce cuts, service disruptions, and privatization concerns during Senate hearing.
- Frank Bisignano, nominated to lead the Social Security Administration, testified before the Senate Finance Committee, promising service improvements and denying plans to privatize the agency.
- The SSA is grappling with a 12% workforce reduction, office closures, and service restrictions, including the elimination of phone-based identity verification starting March 31, 2025.
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has implemented controversial cost-cutting measures, with critics warning of chaos and potential benefit disruptions.
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive SSA data, citing privacy concerns, as legal challenges against DOGE's actions continue.
- Senators from both parties raised concerns about the SSA's deteriorating customer service, long wait times, and fears of system collapse within months if changes are not addressed.
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