Martin O’Malley, former Social Security commissioner under the Biden administration, sounded the alarm over the Department of Government Efficiency’s cost-cutting measures at the agency, warning that the Social Security Administration could “collapse” within the next 30 to 90 days.

Former Social Security commissioner Martin O’Malley is warning that DOGE cuts will likely trigger the system to collapse “within 30 to 90 days.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss.

Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security Administration commissioner, says Trump and Musk’s cuts could lead to “an interruption of benefits”

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.”

“This is going to lead to total system collapse,” O’Malley told The Baltimore Sun. “It’s a very old, fragile computer system in (COBOL) language, which isn’t even in schools anymore.” In a social media post made Friday, O’Malley went on to say he expects benefit interruptions to start soon.

"Ultimately, you're going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits," O'Malley told CNBC. "I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days." He warned those who receive benefits currently to “start saving now.”

Half of White Americans ages 65+ receive Social Security benefits. The White 65+ voter group gave a 13-point majority to Donald Trump.

For the first time in eight decades, there is serious concern about the U.S. Social Security Administration possibly being unable to deliver payments to beneficiaries. The concern comes as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (or DOGE) continues to push for changes to social security and massive staff cuts which are causing outrages in the system.