Social Security Overhaul: Drastic Cuts, X-Only Communication Raise Concerns

The Social Security Administration's plans to drastically cut regional office staff by 90% and shift all public communications to X (Twitter), abandoning traditional channels, have raised concerns about potential fraud and the public's access to crucial information.

• The Social Security Administration will shift all public communications to X (formerly Twitter) and stop issuing press releases and 'dear colleague' letters.
• The agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, from around 700 employees to around 70.
• The cuts and shift to X communication could limit the agency's ability to combat fraud and ensure the public gets necessary information, according to SSA employees.