Martin O’Malley, f Administration commissioner, says Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts could mean “an interruption of benefits.”

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 familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly.

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel said the Trump administration is carelessly firing government employees. The fear is that layoffs will delay care for veterans and seniors.

Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or roughly 12% of its staff. The potential cuts are part of a larger reorganization at the agency in line with the Trump administration’s drive to downsize the federal government.

Trump official calls Social Security ‘wrong’ as administration lays groundwork for massive cuts - The president and his allies are justifying cuts on allegations of ‘waste’ to pay for his tax plan