Joe Biden Defends Social Security and Criticizes Trump Administration in Speech
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Politics
April 16, 2025 07:00
chicago - Former President Joe Biden criticizes Trump's cuts to Social Security in a speech, defending the program's importance for Americans.
Joe Biden Speaks Out on Social Security
Former President Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration's cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) during a speech in Chicago. Biden defended the SSA, responsible for the equivalent of the AOW in the US.
Within less than a hundred days, Biden stated that the current administration caused significant damage to the SSA, leading to layoffs and office closures. The SSA provides $1.4 trillion in annual benefits to 73 million elderly and disabled Americans.
Despite Trump's promises not to touch benefits, Biden expressed concerns about possible delays or interruptions in Social Security payments, emphasizing its importance as a sacred national promise.