Congressman Glenn Ivey Holds Press Conference Addressing Trump Administration’s Social Security Cuts

GLENN DALE, MD – Today, Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) joined Prince George’s County elected officials, labor leaders, and impacted constituents outside of a Social Security Administration field office for a press conference highlighting the Trump Administration’s recent cuts to Social Security services and staff.  

“People have real needs,” said Congressman Glenn Ivey. “The Trump Administration’s cuts to staff and services at the Social Security Administration gets in the way of effectively meeting those needs. We, including all House Democrats and those here with me today, need to bring the effects of these cuts to the public’s attention to ensure that the American people know what is going on.”

“Over 100,000 Social Security recipients live here in Prince George’s County, not including the folks getting disability,” said Council Member Jolene Ivey. “I stand with Congressman Ivey and my council colleagues in pointing out that these cuts are devastating and harming the lives of not only our constituents, but millions of people around the nation.”

“This is my second go ‘round with social security,” said Deborah Williams. “I never received a reason for denial on my first attempt. Phone line wait times were extreme— over two hours— and still no answer. I am still waiting to this day. This is no joke. People’s livelihoods are at stake. At this point, people have real needs that should be addressed. Where do we go from here?”

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