Is Trump Coming for Social Security in Arizona?

Do you remember getting your first paycheck? Do you remember the shock and disappointment the first time you saw all the money the government took out of your paycheck? If you do, you're probably steaming mad right now.

One of the things American citizens pay into from the beginning of their work life is the federal Social Security program. Pay now, collect later when you retire.

American workers were promised Social Security benefits. Here's one more thing Donald Trump and Elon Musk are threatening to take away with their Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) program.

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Imagine waking up in Arizona to find that Social Security benefits have entirely stopped. Not everyone was able to prepare for a comfortable retirement, and even fewer of us are the beneficiaries of a secure trust fund and a guaranteed future income.

Losing this program could be a devastating blow. Social Security is a lifeline for over 1.3 million Arizonans. Retirees, individuals living on disability, and others rely on this safety net. Without it, necessities like housing, food, healthcare, and other basic needs could be throttled or cut off altogether.

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Will Arizonans Lose Access to Social Security Benefits?

The government is taking a slash-and-burn approach right now, and it might be safe to say that almost nothing is off the table.

Government jobs, federal departments, programs, and funding have been throttled or eliminated. Could Social Security benefits be next on the chopping block?

Doge and Social Security

According to Newsweek, former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley warned that payments could be interrupted if recommended by Elon Musk's DOGE take effect.

Doge is eyeing cuts to the Social Security Administration's workforce. If you've ever tried to contact the Social Security offices, you know how painful the process is; imagine what staff cuts would do. It could potentially collapse the system and cause delays in payments.

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Even though President Trump repeatedly promised not to cut Social Security benefits, with Musk and Doge at the helm, anything is possible, as we've seen across the board. The question is, will this program also be dismantled under the guise of government efficiency?

Arizona's Opinion on Cutting Social Security

Public opinion in Arizona is mixed. There's no question that the bloated government bureaucracy could stand a reboot, but dismantling a crucial program without any plan for a backup will impact those who rely on the programs.

So what will happen with Social Security in Arizona? Right now, it's anyone's guess.

Sources: Phoenix New Times | Newsweek | ProPublica