U.S. Rep. Grace Meng held a community meeting in Elmhurst to discuss potential cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) proposed by the Trump Administration. Despite Trump's promises to protect Social Security benefits, reports indicate plans to lay off 7,000 employees and close numerous field offices nationwide. Local organizations emphasized the detrimental effects these cuts could have on senior citizens. While SSA officials deny these reports of workforce reduction and office closures, critics warn that such measures would delay service delivery, affecting many beneficiaries in the community.
"President Trump has consistently maintained that he will not cut social security... but proposed cuts to the SSA threaten the efficacy of its services for beneficiaries."
"Dozens of Social Security field offices are slated to close this year... and with 7,000 layoffs, the reported cuts could drastically impact service delivery to seniors."
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