Millions of Americans rely on Social Security as their sole income source, highlighting the dire consequences of any potential delays or disruptions in payments. As experts and lawmakers voice concerns,

Since being inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025, Trump has signed an executive order that directs government agencies to reduce their staff and cut costs. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to reduce its staff by 7,000 workers to 50,000, as well as shutter some of its locations.

Key Points Many seniors today pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. President Trump has proposed eliminating those taxes. Since that could cause major repercussions, seniors should not expect those taxes to go away anytime soon.