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Trump Administration Accused of Hiding Social Security Wait Times

3/20/2026

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A Social Security advocacy group accuses U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration of concealing an Inspector General (IG) report on beneficiary wait times.
The Washington Post reported wait times ranging from 46 minutes to over two hours, with the data removed before publication.
Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, said the inspector general's firing reflected broader efforts to undermine government transparency.

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A Social Security advocacy group accuses U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration of concealing an Inspector General (IG) report on beneficiary wait times.
The Washington Post reported wait times ranging from 46 minutes to over two hours, with the data removed before publication.
Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, said the inspector general's firing reflected broader efforts to undermine government transparency.