Social Security
U.S. Rep. John Larson, who has spent much of his time in Congress pushing to strengthen Social Security, is sounding an alarm about what he sees as attempts from President Donald Trump's administration to dismantle the program.
In an interview Wednesday, shortly after delivering a fiery speech during a committee meeting that went semi-viral on social media, Larson accused Trump-ally Elon Musk of trying to undermine Social Security with the hopes of eventually privatizing it.
Many government agencies are undergoing evaluations and budget cuts as the second Trump administration enters its third month, and the Social Security Administration is no exception.
The agency, which provides livelihoods to millions across the country, is expected to cut 7,000 jobs and close six of its 10 regional offices, according to multiple reports, including the New York Times.
Democratic Representative John Larson erupted during a Department of Government Efficiency House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday, verbalizing the immense frustration felt by much of the country.
“Where’s the independence of the committee?” Larson yelled at House Republicans. “Where’s the legislature? We’re an equal branch of government.”
Musk did not attend the meeting, which infuriated Larson.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee voted to block Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson’s (CT-01) Resolution of Inquiry from coming before the full House for a vote.
Under the guise of efficiency, Donald Trump’s administration is dismantling the agency that runs Social Security, threatening benefits that keep millions of Americans out of poverty and setting up a political gamble for the White House and congressional Republicans.
