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Former Social Security Head Warns System Could ‘Collapse’ in ‘Next 30 to 90 Days’
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.
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 “within 30 to 90 days.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss.
"System collapse": Ex-Social Security chief warns DOGE may cause "interruption of benefits"
The SSA announced last week that it will cut 7,000 employees from its workforce to align with Trump's executive orders, even as the agency's current staffing is at a 50-year low. While Social Security checks consistently arrive on time, staffing shortages have extended wait times for people applying to receive those benefits in the first place.
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
'Start saving now' for 'collapse' of Social Security system, warns former chief
"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.”
Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption' Within 30 Days
A former SSA commissioner says system outages have occurred because of DOGE's cuts, suggesting a collapse could be imminent.
Former Social Security commissioner expects collapse of system in ’30 to 90 days’
Half of White Americans ages 65+ receive Social Security benefits. The White 65+ voter group gave a 13-point majority to Donald Trump.
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley Says DOGE Cuts Could Interrupt Benefits
Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce could cause a system failure at the Social Security Administration, the agency's former leader warned.
Protect Your Social Security Benefits: Free Resources
The Social Security Administration's downsizing may lead to longer wait times, but experts stress that benefits remain intact. Learn key steps to manage your account and avoid potential service disruptions.
O'Malley warns of possible interruptions in Social Security payments
Amidst governmental changes, former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley warns of potential disruptions in benefit payments.
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O'Malley said that a Social Security system collapse would trigger political repercussions
He urged people to start saving now while noting that the intermittent IT outages could signal the system's growing ...
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 ...
Social Security Administration says it’s identified $800M+ in savings
The Social Security Administration (SSA) said in a release that it has identified over $800 million in savings or “cost ...
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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 ...