Social Security Administration Staff Cuts Threaten 40% Service Disruption, Internal Memo Warns
The Social Security Administration is bracing for what an internal memo obtained by Reuters describes as a "crippling service disruption" following proposed staff cuts of up to 30,000 employees. CEO-level analysis reveals the plan, aimed at reducing operational costs by $2.3 billion annually, would slash field office hours and effectively double wait times for benefits processing to over 90 days. With 67 million Americans reliant on monthly payments, the cuts expose a critical risk to federal revenue stability and constituent trust. Lawmakers face mounting pressure to halt reductions that could trigger a public backlash and economic drag.