Social Security, Staffing cuts and system collapse

Ex-Social Security commissioner predicts 'system collapse' due to Trump cuts in 90 days
Staffing cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the Social Security Administration could lead to more than 73 million retirees facing delayed payments or worse and a "system collapse" according to a former commissioner.
‘A disruptive effect’: How slashing staff at the Social Security Administration is sparking fears the system could collapse
Millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of the deep DOGE-driven staffing cuts being planned at the Social Security Administration.
Former Social Security Commissioner Predicts Social Security Could Collapse Within 90 Days as DOGE Slashes Staff
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley is slamming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to Social Security staff and warning that the administration is heading for meltdown within 90 days if it continues on its current trajectory,
Former Social Security Chief Warns Musk’s Meddling Could Lead To ‘System Collapse’
Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security Administration commissioner, says Trump and Musk’s cuts could lead to “an interruption of benefits”
O’Malley: DOGE cuts could soon trigger Social Security system ‘collapse’
Martin O’Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the recent cuts made by tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency
Social Security payments could suffer interruption soon as DOGE causes ‘system collapse,’ former commissioner warns—‘start saving now’
"Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days."
Social Security Collapse: Here's why experts fear DOGE could affect these benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed plans to downsize its workforce by 7,000 employees, reducing staff numbers from 57,000 to 50,000 as part of an effort to cut
Social Security nearing 'total system collapse,' warns former administrator
The Trump administration is slashing 7,000 jobs at the Social Security Administration, threatening the agency's 90-year record of delivering benefits on time. Former Social Security commissioner Martin O'Malley slams President Trump for "wrecking" the agency and predicts payments will be disrupted within three months.

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Ex-head of Social Security claimed DOGE actions could cause payment interruptions. Here's context
Only time will tell if the prediction by Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security commissioner, is accurate.
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Ex-Social Security leader sounds alarm: DOGE staff cuts will lead to ‘total collapse’ of systems
“This is going to lead to total system collapse,” O’Malley told The Baltimore Sun. “It’s a very old, fragile computer system ...
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How Social Security cuts could put millions of older Americans at risk
President Trump continues to claim his administration won’t touch Social Security. But as Elon Musk and the so-called ...
Ex-Social Security head warns system could soon ‘collapse’ thanks to DOGE cuts
Former Social Security commissioner Martin O’Malley is warning that DOGE cuts will likely trigger the system to collapse ...
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Head Reportedly Says They’ll ‘Make Mistakes’
The Social Security Administration announced Friday it's cutting 7,000 jobs, as Trump and Musk have claimed there's fraud at ...
Social Security’s acting chief privately admits DOGE ‘will make mistakes’ while cuts delay processing of claims, report says
SSA employees told the Post that DOGE-led cuts to staff, spending and operating systems are already sowing chaos and delaying ...