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flag SSA faces chaos after Trump-era cuts; staff handling triple caseloads, phone system overwhelmed.

flag The Trump administration's major cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) have caused significant disruptions. flag The staff reduction, which saw 7,000 workers laid off, has led to chaos, with remaining staff now handling triple the caseloads compared to 1967. flag To manage the overwhelmed phone system, 1,000 customer service representatives have been moved from field offices, leaving those offices understaffed. flag The new phone system also struggles with long wait times and an AI that provides irrelevant information.

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