'Americans Are Rightfully Furious': Social Security Defenders Not Falling for Partial Trump Walk-Back

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'Americans Are Rightfully Furious': Social Security Defenders Not Falling for Partial Trump Walk-Back

"This partial victory shows that when the American people fight for our Social Security, we can win," said one advocate. "We are only going to get louder!"

JESSICA CORBETT
Mar 27, 2025
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Meanwhile, opponents of Trump and Musk's attacks on the agency—widely seen as a push toward privatization—framed the development as a "good first step" but "not enough," as AARP chief advocacy and engagement officer Nancy LeaMond said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch.

"Our members nationwide have told us this change would require hundreds of miles and hours of travel merely to fill out paperwork," LeaMond said. "SSA should be prioritizing customer service effectiveness and efficiency, and as older Americans tell us, the announcement requiring visits caused confusion and distress."

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on the Musk-owned social media platform X: "Delaying a bad plan—which effectively denies people their Social Security—is insufficient. Elon Musk's DOGE must take their hands off Social Security."

Warren also acknowledged the positive impact of people calling out the assault on the SSA, adding: "Keep the pressure on Republicans in Congress and Donald Trump to reverse these cuts. YOUR voice makes a difference."

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(Still calling my senators and fed rep.)