The Price Of Slashing Social Security’s Staff

Despite President Trump’s repeated promises that “we’re not touching Social Security, other than to make it more efficient,” it appears his Administration is planning deep cuts in the program’s administration. And that inevitably will mean trouble for those receiving or applying for benefits.

By slashing staff and tinkering with its internal computer systems, the Trump Administration is likely to make Social Security less efficient, not more. And these steps may make it much harder for applicants to receive the benefits they deserve in a timely way. Thus, Trump effectively will be cutting benefits, at least for some.