Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce could cause a system failure at the Social Security Administration, the agency's former leader warned.

Former Social Security commissioner Martin O’Malley is warning that DOGE cuts will likely trigger the system to collapse “within 30 to 90 days.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss.

On Friday, as Elon Musk was calling Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,” the Social Security Administration announced 7,000 job cuts and a restructuring plan that will cripple the agency’s ability to serve the more than 70 million people who receive benefits each month.

The Social Security Administration is preparing for “significant workforce reductions.” As part of these changes, it has offered current employees up to $25,000 to resign. The Office of Personnel Management issued a memorandum earlier this week advising agency heads to have their reorganization plans developed by March 13,

The Social Security Administration has been told to cut half of its staff as President Trump pursues widespread cuts in federal government.

The Social Security Administration has cut half of its outsourced information technology spending, slashing expenditures for private-sector contractors as part of an effort to keep full-time staff employed,

Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days.”

Amidst sweeping changes by the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, concerns are mounting over the future of Social Security payments in the United States. With potential staff cuts and systemic changes,