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

Social media users shared the claim in the form of a meme featuring a photo of Trump adviser Elon Musk holding a chainsaw.

Congress would have to change benefits, but cost cuts are starting to ripple through the Social Security Administration. What to know.

Social Security beneficiaries have concerns regarding how recent cuts might impact the SSA's ability to maintain its 2025 benefit payment schedule.

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people

Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices.

But Sen. Linda-Coleman Madison, D-Birmingham, said the negative impact of these cuts goes far beyond Social Security office services. “This is going to have a huge impact on our local economy and Alabama’s workforce,” she said. “Alabama has taken pride in reducing our unemployment rates; seems like our president is reversing this trend.”