- cross-posted to:
- usa@midwest.social
- cross-posted to:
- usa@midwest.social
Summary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed that most seniors would not complain if Social Security checks were missed, suggesting that only “fraudsters” would object.
His remarks sparked backlash as Social Security is a critical income source for millions, including 15% of women and 12% of men over 65 who rely on it for 90% of their income.
Amid rising concerns, Maryland Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander criticized acting SSA head Lee Dudek for threatening to cut IT access, escalating fears of disruptions.
I really want to see how that would play out in rural America so desperately.
Seriously, this is the find out stage that rural America has been asking for for years, and surprisingly avoided so far.