Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to introduce legislation to reverse cuts made to the Social Security Administration under the Trump administration. He aims to strengthen the program that supports approximately 70 million Americans each month. Sanders criticized attempts by prominent figures to undermine Social Security and noted significant staffing reductions, including the firing of 7,000 workers. An investigation revealed long wait times for callers to the Social Security hotline, contrasting with the SSA's claims of short wait times. The proposed legislation would prevent the closure of SSA offices without congressional approval.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said that Social Security must be expanded by ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes, emphasizing the program's critical nature for nearly 70 million Americans.
Sanders's new legislation aims to reverse damaging cuts from the Trump administration and bolster the Social Security program, which has suffered significant staffing reductions and service access issues.
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