Trump is Working to Dismantle Social Security
- scvindivisible
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
Call your U.S. Representative today. Speak up to stop Musk and Trump from destroying Social Security. Congress must pass Representative John Larson’s emergency legislative package before it’s too late.
In mid-February, Musk fired Social Security’s acting commissioner and replaced her with a DOGE lackey. Untrained young DOGE staffers immediately began downloading and poring through the American people’s personal Social Security data, making it far less secure in the process.
In the weeks since, at the behest of DOGE staffers, Social Security has fired and pushed out thousands of experienced Social Security workers, including senior leaders. DOGE has also announced plans to close nearly 50 local Social Security offices so far. And this might be only the beginning—DOGE is reportedly considering laying off half of Social Security’s workforce and closing every single field office.
Martin O’Malley, Social Security’s most recent Senate-confirmed commissioner, predicts that these actions will result in a “system collapse” within the “next 30 to 90 days.”
Rep. John Larson (D-CT) has introduced three interrelated pieces of legislation to address this impending threat:
The Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act: Blocks Musk from shutting down Social Security offices during the Trump administration
The Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act: Prevents Musk and his allies from accessing and exploiting Americans’ personal data
Resolution of Inquiry: Forces Trump to disclose any plans to cut Social Security, close offices, or privatize the program
Even though Republicans control the House, their constituents rely on Social Security just as much as Democrats’ constituents do. If enough swing-district representatives break ranks, we can pass these bills immediately and stop Musk in his tracks.
Betty McCollum (D - MN CD-4) Washington, DC Office (202) 225-6631 St. Paul MN Office (651) 224-9191
Angie Craig (D - MN CD-2) Washington, DC Office (202) 225-2271 Eagan, MN Office (651) 846-2120
Pete Stauber (R - MN CD-8) Washington, DC Office (202) 225-6211 MN Offices (218) 481-6396 Derrick Van Orden (R - WI CD-3) Washington, DC Office (202) 225-5506 Eau Claire, WI Office (715) 831-9214
Tom Tiffany (R - WI CD-7) Washington, DC Office (202) 225-3365 Wausau, WI Office (715) 298-9344 |
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