Senate Democrats Release Report Highlighting DOGE’s Deep Cuts To Social Security

Washington, D.C. – Leader Schumer, along with Senate Democrats, released the following report on how President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE are trying to cut Social Security to the bone.

As Elon Musk calls Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,” his team at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency is crippling the Social Security Administration, gutting up to 12% of its staff, shuttering local and regional offices, and hindering phone services for beneficiaries. All combined, this is a cut to benefits and a danger to seniors and disabled individuals who need it most.

“The richest man in the world – Elon Musk – is making a direct attack on America’s seniors,” said Leader Schumer. “DOGE has claimed these efforts are to get rid of fraud and abuse but it is clear after a few months that their actions are little more than smoke and mirrors designed to rip away benefits from hardworking Americans. Senate Democrats will do all we can to stop this impending crisis, and it starts with making hay about DOGE’s cruel and chaotic plan, as Republicans continue to ignore the catastrophe in front of them.”

It is abundantly clear the Trump administration and Republicans simply don’t care about the damage they are inflicting on our nation’s seniors. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shockingly said, “Let’s say Social Security didn’t send out their checks this month. My mother-in-law who’s 94, she wouldn’t call and complain. She just wouldn’t. She’d think something got messed up, and she’ll get it next month.” That’s simply not true for millions of seniors living on a fixed income.

As Congressional Republicans seem content to let Musk and DOGE destroy one of the most sacred programs in American history, Senate Democrats are fighting back. Today, Senate Democrats released the following report highlighting how DOGE plans to cut Social Security to the bone and what that means for Americans.

The report can be seen HERE.

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