Democrat Senators Seek Social Security Investigation Over Downsizing

The senators have sought an investigation into changes to the workforce and office plans, and whether they will affect the payment of benefits.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaking, is joined by (L-R) Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., as they accuse President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans in Congress of compromising Social Security, during a news conference, at the Capitol, in Washington on April 1, 2025. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—Five Senate Democrats have written to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), seeking an investigation into changes ordered by the Trump administration.

The actions include reducing the size of the 57,000-person workforce by 7,000 employees, closing six regional offices, and reducing the costs of information technology (IT) and contractor services.