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Peacetrain

(24,279 posts)
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:18 AM Mar 2025

Trump Admin Threatens to Shut Down Social Security Over DOGE Ruling

The Trump administration has threatened to shut down the Social Security Administration (SSA) over a court ruling that blocks Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the personal data of millions of Americans.

President Donald Trump’s interim Social Security chief, Lee Dudek—who has been working closely with DOGE—warned that the SSA could be forced to cease operations if Musk’s team continues to be denied access to the information.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-admin-threatens-to-shut-down-social-security-over-doge-ruling/ar-AA1Bo4EP

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Trump Admin Threatens to Shut Down Social Security Over DOGE Ruling (Original Post) Peacetrain Mar 2025 OP
Go for it fuckface orangecrush Mar 2025 #1
None of this ever gets any better.. it just keeps getting worse.. Peacetrain Mar 2025 #2
It's meant to demoralize orangecrush Mar 2025 #5
Absolutely never give up... Peacetrain Mar 2025 #9
This is a direct threat to the American public peggysue2 Mar 2025 #22
Some People Should Die. That's Just Unconscious Knowledge. -- Perry Farrell MayReasonRule Mar 2025 #31
Yup. "Badges? We ain't got no badges... pat_k Mar 2025 #53
THIS malaise Mar 2025 #7
"Just try it, ya magat." - Geezer Nation (Americans) BoRaGard Mar 2025 #18
So, uh, Congressional Republicans, hello BeyondGeography Mar 2025 #3
I think we already know the answer to that. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #15
The only answer they ever have Bettie Mar 2025 #20
Blackmailing the judge by threatening SS payments to the elderly? Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #4
That is exactly what it is! Peacetrain Mar 2025 #59
That's been the plan all along. multigraincracker Mar 2025 #6
It would certainly Bettie Mar 2025 #21
We. Need. A. National. Strike. jeffreyi Mar 2025 #41
This administration are the real terrorists. JohnSJ Mar 2025 #8
Exactly Rebl2 Mar 2025 #30
May this foolish statement be what flips the switch, so to speak? EYESORE 9001 Mar 2025 #10
A vast majority of Americans... pat_k Mar 2025 #57
Good luck with that you criminal asshole, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #11
I've said before, that USED TO be true.... AZ8theist Mar 2025 #43
I agree that there's no way to be positive, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #45
I got my payment yesterday edhopper Mar 2025 #12
Hey, MAGAT central scrutinizer Mar 2025 #13
And why would that be, Mr. Dudek? The SSA has run almost perfectly since 1935. And now, without sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 #14
I sincerely hope... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #16
I can think of a couple, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #17
Mr. Double-down doing what narcissists do. kerouac2 Mar 2025 #19
Actions have consequences. FAFO Donnie. patphil Mar 2025 #23
Correct headline "GOP threatens to cut off Social Security bronxiteforever Mar 2025 #24
+1 dalton99a Mar 2025 #32
Shut Down Social Security? MissouriDem47 Mar 2025 #25
DOOOOOOO!! ITTTTT!!!!!! sunflowerseed Mar 2025 #26
Until violators actually spend time cooling their heels behind bars dlk Mar 2025 #27
I agree. And it won't happen. Had our chances and he skated off to install Project 2025 with newly acquired "immunity" Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #35
Trump may have personal immunity dlk Mar 2025 #61
I wait and/ in hope that there is some judicial comeuppance. Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #62
You are not alone dlk Mar 2025 #63
Isn't it amazing Mr.Bee Mar 2025 #28
What Would Hitler Do? MayReasonRule Mar 2025 #29
An appropriate hill to die on. milestogo Mar 2025 #33
The ultimate efficiency in wealth building is theft. dalton99a Mar 2025 #34
right in plain view. Come and get us. Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #36
Bring it on. It will be just like with the tariffs against Canada. DetlefK Mar 2025 #37
Will this issue be the one that makes Dems come out of their shell? jalan48 Mar 2025 #38
Only if they play it correctly newdeal2 Mar 2025 #39
Unified would be wonderful but we seem so fractured with each identity group putting their identity first. jalan48 Mar 2025 #40
They really WANT that dtat... 2naSalit Mar 2025 #42
.... MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #49
Unfortunately... 2naSalit Mar 2025 #50
Yup, that's the sad state of affairs that this criminal org. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #51
Thanks... 2naSalit Mar 2025 #52
It's like he wants a Jan 6-style attack on the White House Montauk6 Mar 2025 #44
Notice how many times a headline includes the phrase Trump Threatens.... Hope22 Mar 2025 #46
I dare them. I double-dog dare them. Oopsie Daisy Mar 2025 #47
If that happens hell will break lose flamingdem Mar 2025 #48
Do it, MF. We'll make J6 look like a walk in the park, except this time it will be the WH and not the Capitol. Sogo Mar 2025 #54
This is not being covered on MSNBC senseandsensibility Mar 2025 #55
Well, go ahead then. In It to Win It Mar 2025 #56
Tell me how they can do this. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #58
Feeling lucky punk? Go ahead and make my day the_liberal_grandpa Mar 2025 #60

Peacetrain

(24,279 posts)
9. Absolutely never give up...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:26 AM
Mar 2025

I just wish I could get up one morning, have my cup of coffee, check out the yard, garden, whatever and not have to deal with the latest craziness from this administration

peggysue2

(12,382 posts)
22. This is a direct threat to the American public
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:45 AM
Mar 2025

Our way or the highway. All of these people deserve to die in prison.

They're traitors, each and every one.

pat_k

(12,665 posts)
53. Yup. "Badges? We ain't got no badges...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 01:07 PM
Mar 2025


We are Federales. You know, the mounted police.

If you're the police, where are your badges?

Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!



All they have to do is prove compliance with privacy laws. Of course, they refuse to recognize that any law applies to 47, his puppet master Musk, or any of his loyalists.


jeffreyi

(2,521 posts)
41. We. Need. A. National. Strike.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:37 AM
Mar 2025

Now, very soon, immediately.

They keep going because they can.

EYESORE 9001

(29,450 posts)
10. May this foolish statement be what flips the switch, so to speak?
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:27 AM
Mar 2025

I keep thinking, this is it. This will cause a popular uprising that can’t be countered, but it never happens. Millions of Americans suddenly cut off from what may be their sole income? C’mon! This must be the final straw.

pat_k

(12,665 posts)
57. A vast majority of Americans...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 01:15 PM
Mar 2025

... are too damn busy keeping their heads above water to hear about this statement.

But the straws are piling up. And will keep piling up as they continue their rampage of reckless, criminal cruelty.

And there will come a straw that breaks the camel's back.

I firmly believe a pivotal moment that breaks the fever of Trumpism will come

MarineCombatEngineer

(17,716 posts)
11. Good luck with that you criminal asshole,
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:28 AM
Mar 2025

There's a reason that SS is called the third rail of politics, just try to shut it down and see what happens.

MarineCombatEngineer

(17,716 posts)
45. I agree that there's no way to be positive,
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 12:10 PM
Mar 2025

but if the rubber meets the road, hopefully not, we'll find out.

edhopper

(37,063 posts)
12. I got my payment yesterday
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:28 AM
Mar 2025

So as long as it doesn't last more than a month, I'm good.

Sorry, dark humor, this is horrific. I am shocked but not surprised that the entire GOP goes along with this.

central scrutinizer

(12,648 posts)
13. Hey, MAGAT
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:30 AM
Mar 2025

You better stake out a spot under a bridge and try to get a refrigerator box for your retired parents if you don’t want them moving with you.

sinkingfeeling

(57,209 posts)
14. And why would that be, Mr. Dudek? The SSA has run almost perfectly since 1935. And now, without
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:35 AM
Mar 2025

DOGE having illegal access, it can't continue?

 

Think. Again.

(22,456 posts)
16. I sincerely hope...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:39 AM
Mar 2025

...that NO Dem representatives start muttering about why they think it's best to let the NAZIs have what they want again.

kerouac2

(1,421 posts)
19. Mr. Double-down doing what narcissists do.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 09:42 AM
Mar 2025

This simply cannot continue. It's been only 2 months ffs.

patphil

(8,725 posts)
23. Actions have consequences. FAFO Donnie.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 10:27 AM
Mar 2025

Even the Republicans in Congress might stir from their slumber if Trump fucks around with the main source of income for tens of millions of republican voters.

bronxiteforever

(11,088 posts)
24. Correct headline "GOP threatens to cut off Social Security
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 10:37 AM
Mar 2025

to millions of elderly and disabled Americans to appease the world’s richest man.”

dlk

(13,111 posts)
27. Until violators actually spend time cooling their heels behind bars
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 10:48 AM
Mar 2025

This administration will continue to thumb their noses at court orders.

Evolve Dammit

(21,498 posts)
35. I agree. And it won't happen. Had our chances and he skated off to install Project 2025 with newly acquired "immunity"
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:01 AM
Mar 2025

dlk

(13,111 posts)
61. Trump may have personal immunity
Sun Mar 23, 2025, 06:03 PM
Mar 2025

His underlings don’t and they are long overdue for a serious comeuppance.

The rule of law matters.

Mr.Bee

(1,635 posts)
28. Isn't it amazing
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 10:50 AM
Mar 2025

no other president has ever had to do this...
or that it was even an issue to be looked into...
the fact that there is no money left to give billionaire donors a tax cut
should alert everyone to the fact that this alternate reality we are living in
is unsustainable...
It's beyond time for more gifts and presents
Time To Raise Some Taxes!

 

DetlefK

(16,670 posts)
37. Bring it on. It will be just like with the tariffs against Canada.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:08 AM
Mar 2025

He will shut down SS for a day, get some push-back, and cave.

newdeal2

(4,775 posts)
39. Only if they play it correctly
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:15 AM
Mar 2025

And show some actual anger and a unified push to end DOGE once and for all.

jalan48

(14,914 posts)
40. Unified would be wonderful but we seem so fractured with each identity group putting their identity first.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:18 AM
Mar 2025

2naSalit

(99,998 posts)
42. They really WANT that dtat...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:40 AM
Mar 2025

Really bad. Just goes to show how crucial it is for then to fuck us over.

We have to fuck them over first.

MarineCombatEngineer

(17,716 posts)
51. Yup, that's the sad state of affairs that this criminal org.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 12:53 PM
Mar 2025

has put us in and I fear for the future of my family and friends, IRL and here on DU.

Keep your powder dry my friend and hopefully this nightmare will be resolved in a satisfactory way for America.

2naSalit

(99,998 posts)
52. Thanks...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 12:56 PM
Mar 2025

You too!

I'm on the second leg of my action plan... has four or five legs, maybe a tail.

Hope22

(4,468 posts)
46. Notice how many times a headline includes the phrase Trump Threatens....
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 12:11 PM
Mar 2025

This is an attempt to keep people at heightened stress. 99% of these threats turn out to be complete bull. This man is 100% sick! Today the American people threaten to stop being held hostage by a mob boss demon. That’s one I want to read!

flamingdem

(40,793 posts)
48. If that happens hell will break lose
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 12:13 PM
Mar 2025

No reason to cave. Fingers crossed they hold the line and stop the nazis.

Sogo

(6,982 posts)
54. Do it, MF. We'll make J6 look like a walk in the park, except this time it will be the WH and not the Capitol.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 01:09 PM
Mar 2025

senseandsensibility

(24,247 posts)
55. This is not being covered on MSNBC
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 01:12 PM
Mar 2025

Major sanewashing by Garrett Haeke who was laughing it up with Jansing over the wording of the judge's order. No mention of the threat to shut down the ssa.

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