This Is How Trump's Social Security Layoffs Could Affect Your Benefits
Workforce cuts may delay benefits, shut down offices and create problems for retirees who rely on government assistance.
2025-03-05 19:26:37 - VI News Staff
The Social Security Administration plans to lay off 7,000 workers, bringing its workforce headcount to about 50,000, according to a recent news release.
If there’s any government program that directly affects the lives of a wide swath of Americans, it’s Social Security. According to the Social Security Administration, almost 69 million Americans will receive a Social Security benefit every month in 2025. That’s about $1.6 trillion in benefits paid during the year.
Former SSA commissioner Martin O’Malley, a Democrat, told CNBC that workforce cuts could result in a system collapse. However, Republicans say the cuts are designed to reduce costs and eliminate waste.