For the first time in over 80 years, the timely disbursement of Social Security benefits to more than 72.5 million Americans is under threat. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has implemented significant staff reductions within the Social Security Administration (SSA), leading to concerns about potential system outages and payment delays.
Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley warns that these cuts could cause the SSA's system to collapse, resulting in benefit interruptions within the next 30 to 90 days. He advocates for increased funding to modernize the SSA's technology infrastructure to prevent such disruptions.
