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Yonkers Rally Protests Trump’s 7,000 Social Security Job Cuts

4/4/2025

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On April 3, 2019, a passionate rally in Yonkers erupted against the Trump administration's proposal to slash 7,000 Social Security jobs, threatening vital services for 73 million seniors and disabled individuals. Critics, including Rep. George Latimer, voiced urgent concerns that these cuts would severely hinder access to essential benefits, while the Social Security Administration insists it can sustain services despite the drastic staffing reductions.

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On April 3, 2019, a passionate rally in Yonkers erupted against the Trump administration's proposal to slash 7,000 Social Security jobs, threatening vital services for 73 million seniors and disabled individuals. Critics, including Rep. George Latimer, voiced urgent concerns that these cuts would severely hinder access to essential benefits, while the Social Security Administration insists it can sustain services despite the drastic staffing reductions.