Donald Trump’s decision to apply his chainsaw to the Social Security Administration will do nothing to shore up the program’s finances — or help balance the federal budget.

F ormer President Donald Trump is eligible for Social Security benefits, but according to his released tax returns from 2015 through 2020, he has not claimed any Social Security i

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits.

The U.S. government agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans plans to cut 7,000 workers, it announced on Friday, as part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.

Several Democratic lawmakers, former government officials and advocacy groups have raised issues with Trump's handling of the Social Security Administration (SSA), which is responsible for paying benefits. It comes after confirmation from Elon Musk that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) officials would be conducting an audit.

If President Trump's first term in office is any indication, his promise to "not touch Social Security" won't last long.

The Social Security Administration has been instructed to reduce its staff by half as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to pursue widespread cuts across the federal government, according to multiple media reports.

President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing agency leaders to work with staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs through contracts, employee travel