The Social Security Administration this week sent out an email to many Americans celebrating the passage of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, and touting the measure’s tax relief for seniors, in a move that analysts said strayed from the agency’s typically apolitical nature.

President Donald Trump spoke at an event for his 'big, beautiful, bill," which he insists on passing ASAP despite little agreement on what will get cut

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said in February that it plans to reduce its workforce of about 57,000 by about 7,000 -- a cut of about 12%. That's concerning because fewer employees may mean fewer people available to help retirees and pre-retirees with their Social Security benefits.

Donald Trump Has a Social Security Problem. Published Mar 28, 2024 at 4:00 AM EDT Updated Mar 28, 2024 at 10:38 AM EDT. By . Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland.