Is the Social Security Administration Being Set Up to Fail?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a crisis that could have devastating consequences for millions of Americans. Nearly 50% of its workforce is being offered incentives to retire early, leaving behind a massive gap in institutional knowledge and expertise. These seasoned employees are the backbone of the SSA, managing intricate systems that ensure benefits are delivered to retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors. Without a proper transfer of knowledge, the agency’s operations could falter, leading to delays in payments and services for those who rely on them most. This isn’t just an administrative hiccup—it feels intentional. By gutting the workforce and allowing the system to degrade, critics argue that this is part of a broader strategy to undermine confidence in Social Security itself. The goal? To claim that the system is broken and push for privatization. If successful, this would fundamentally alter one of the mo...