Social Security Administration fires 7,100 staffers in historic cuts, leaving ‘cases stuck in purgatory’
The Social Security Administration has made significant workforce cuts, eliminating over 7,100 jobs, which is the largest reduction in its history. This move has led to longer delays and increased difficulties for individuals seeking benefits, particularly among vulnerable populations. Advocates have reported that the changes have resulted in overwhelmed phone lines and a reliance on automated systems that often fail to assist effectively.
- ▪The Social Security Administration cut more than 7,100 jobs, reducing its workforce by over 13%.
- ▪Reports indicate that the cuts have led to longer delays and confusion for benefit recipients.
- ▪Advocates have noted that access to benefits has become more difficult due to overwhelmed phone lines and appointment bottlenecks.
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Business Social Security Administration fires 7,100 staffers in historic cuts, leaving ‘cases stuck in purgatory’ By Ariel Zilber Published June 3, 2026, 12:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Social Security Administration has eliminated more than 7,100 jobs since last year, according to reports — the largest workforce reduction in the agency’s history, which came as part of a Trump administration overhaul. The cuts, which reduced the agency’s workforce by more than 13%, came alongside office consolidations, expanded use of artificial intelligence tools and a push to move more services online.
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