There is a lot of talk and speculation about Social Security in the new Trump Administration. The acting commissioner of Social Security recently resigned and Lee Dudek has been appointed the new Acting Commissioner.
Today (2/18/2025) I received a message from the new Acting Commissioner Dudek. Here is part of Director Dudek's message on Social Security for 2025:
Our continuing priority is paying beneficiaries the right amount at the right time, and providing other critical services people rely on from us.
DOGE personnel CANNOT make changes to agency systems, benefit payments, or other information. They only have READ access.
DOGE personnel do not have access to data related to a court ordered temporary restraining order, current or future.
DOGE personnel must follow the law and if they violate the law they will be referred to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution.
END OF THE ACTING COMMISSIONER'S QUOTE
Here is my take on this message: Social Security benefits and checks will continue just as they have, without interruption or change.
Many rumors, false statements and hysterical accusations have been made about Social Security on the internet and various blogs. Most of these have no foundation in reality.
No one is trying to cancel or reduce legitimate Social Security payments or benefits. However, the elimination of fraud in the Social Security Administration benefits everyone by protecting the trust funds, making them stronger and lasting longer.
I appreciate Acting Commissioner Dudek's communication, setting forth the goals and commitments of the Social Security Administration. This should ease a lot of minds.
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