The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) is poised to transition all public communications to X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, as part of a larger initiative aimed at government reform spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
This strategy is part of a comprehensive cost-cutting effort which entails significant reductions in workforce and a revamp of communication practices.
Sources cited by WIRED indicate that the SSA plans to phase out traditional methods such as mailed letters and press releases, opting instead to utilize X exclusively for public announcements, updates, and policy changes.
SSA Workforce Cut by 7,000 Amid Push for Leaner, More Efficient Operations
This shift coincides with the agency’s decision to decrease its workforce from 57,000 to roughly 50,000 employees, a move intended to optimize operations and bolster efficiency.
“SSA has operated with a regional structure consisting of 10 offices, which is no longer sustainable,” the agency stated in a February 2025 announcement.
“The agency will reduce the regional structure across all components down to four regions. The organizational framework at Headquarters has also been deemed outdated and inefficient.”
Elon Musk, who leads DOGE, has publicly criticized the SSA for purported mismanagement and wastefulness, alleging that the agency has erroneously distributed billions in payments—an assertion that the White House has since echoed.
These claims have ignited a nationwide dialogue concerning the long-term viability of Social Security and government spending habits.
Although DOGE lacks official designation, it is increasingly influential in federal restructuring efforts.
In March, it initiated an internal review of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), gaining unprecedented access to internal systems and data.
SEC officials confirmed their cooperation, pledging transparency throughout the review process.
Additionally, DOGE has suggested a 20% cut to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workforce, which could affect approximately 6,800 jobs.
If these cuts receive approval, they may take effect as soon as May 15, shortly after the federal tax deadline.
Looking forward, DOGE is reportedly exploring blockchain-based solutions for public finance, including the possibility of placing the entire U.S. government budget on a blockchain to enhance transparency, curtail spending, and increase accountability.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Gains Access to SEC Systems
In the meantime, Musk’s DOGE team is in the process of being integrated into the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through a newly established liaison initiative.
Reports indicate that the SEC has consented to provide DOGE representatives with access to its internal systems and data, effectively allowing them to operate as staff for integration and networking purposes.
An internal SEC email referenced in the report confirmed that DOGE team members will receive the same access rights as SEC employees regarding networks, systems, and sensitive information.
The SEC has initiated the formation of a dedicated liaison team to collaborate with DOGE representatives.
The internal correspondence stressed that all operations will comply with standard procedures, including ethics approvals, IT security assessments, and access permissions.
While the specific objectives of DOGE’s collaboration with the SEC have not been disclosed, the partnership raises critical questions about the potential influence of private-sector interests on future regulatory frameworks.
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