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Trump's Plan to Cut Social Security Threatens 7,000 Jobs

3/17/2025

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The Trump administration's push for Social Security cuts, spearheaded by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, is set to eliminate 7,000 jobs, jeopardizing essential services for retirees and the disabled. Experts predict delayed payments and longer wait times, raising alarms about the program's integrity and the disproportionate impact on society's most vulnerable.

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The Trump administration's push for Social Security cuts, spearheaded by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, is set to eliminate 7,000 jobs, jeopardizing essential services for retirees and the disabled. Experts predict delayed payments and longer wait times, raising alarms about the program's integrity and the disproportionate impact on society's most vulnerable.