Wed Apr 16 09:03:18 UTC 2025: ## Biden Slams Trump Administration’s Social Security Reforms in First Post-Presidency Speech
**Chicago, IL –** Former President Joe Biden launched a scathing attack on the Trump administration’s handling of the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his first major speech since leaving office. Speaking to disability advocates in Chicago, Biden accused the administration of orchestrating the “breathtaking” destruction of the agency through sweeping reforms.
Biden specifically criticized the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, for its role in the alleged dismantling of the SSA. He claimed that the administration’s actions have resulted in the dismissal of approximately 7,000 employees, leading to significant service disruptions. He cited long wait times, website outages, and erroneous benefit denial notices as evidence of the agency’s deterioration.
“People can’t sign on to their accounts,” Biden stated, expressing outrage at the administration’s actions. He further alleged that the Trump administration’s goal is to “wreck” Social Security to enable tax cuts for the wealthy.
The SSA, however, swiftly refuted Biden’s claims on X, accusing him of lying and highlighting President Trump’s repeated promises to protect Social Security benefits. The agency also noted Trump’s campaign pledge to increase take-home pay for seniors by eliminating taxation on Social Security benefits.
Despite Biden’s low approval rating upon leaving office, some political analysts defended his decision to speak out. Presidential historian Timothy Naftali emphasized the importance of Biden’s voice to the older demographic heavily reliant on Social Security. However, other Democrats expressed concern that Biden’s intervention might overshadow the current political backlash against President Trump over his trade policies.
The controversy comes amidst ongoing audits of the SSA by DOGE, which Musk has previously denounced as a “Ponzi scheme.” The agency, responsible for disbursing $1.4 trillion annually to 73 million beneficiaries, is at the center of a heated political debate about the future of social security in the United States.
First Piper 