Trump and Musk Attacks on Social Security
Social Security is under threat from the Trump Administration—and the challenges ahead are serious.
From the closure of field, hearing, and regional offices and mass layoffs of staff to efforts to move essential services online, the Administration is fast-tracking changes that will make it harder for Americans to access the benefits they’ve earned.
These aren’t just policy tweaks—they’re structural changes that could leave seniors, people with disabilities, and working families without the support they depend on. Wait times are expected to grow, services will be harder to reach, and the long-term future of Social Security is being put at risk.
This site outlines the critical issues unfolding right now, so you can understand what’s happening, why it matters, and how it could impact you and your loved ones.
How the Social Security Administration Is Changing Its Communication with the Public
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a significant change: it will transition all official communications exclusively to X (formerly known as Twitter). This move involves discontinuing traditional press releases and "Dear Colleague" letters, which have been vital tools for sharing information with the public and advocacy groups.
This shift is particularly concerning for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others who may not use X. Relying solely on a private social media platform for critical updates risks excluding those who depend on Social Security benefits and need timely, accessible information.
Closing Field offices & What it Means for You
Social Security offices across the country are facing closure, putting essential services at risk for millions of Americans.
In March 2025, DOGE released a list of nearly 800 federal real estate leases on the chopping block. Included on the list was the Social Security Office located at 701 Bridger Ave. As of now, it is set to close on June 1st.
This office serves thousands of Nevadans who depend on in-person appointments to access their Social Security provides a variety of services, including administering retirement, disability, survivor benefits, and supplemental security income (SSI), and more.
The decision to close this office will affect administrative work in the city, which is part of a broader trend of disinvestment in public services, and it comes at a time when demand for Social Security support is only growing.
Mass Layoffs Meaning Longer Wait Times
This decision also comes with a devastating human cost: nearly 7,000 Social Security workers are expected to be laid off under the guise of “cutting costs.” But make no mistake: These cuts won’t just affect employees. They’ll create real and painful consequences for the American people.
With fewer staff and the push to move in-person field office operations to remote services, waiting times for critical benefits, especially disability applications, will rise. Cutting down the workforce and closing local offices will only worsen an already overwhelming system.
This isn’t cost-saving, it’s cost-shifting. And working families, seniors, and people with disabilities will pay the price.