Former Social Security commissioner Martin O’Malley is warning that DOGE cuts will likely trigger the system to collapse “within 30 to 90 days.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss.

"Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days."

Martin O’Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the recent cuts made by tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the agency could result in the “collapse” of the Social Security system “within the next 30 to 90 days.

O’Malley’s comments come in response to planned cuts taking place at the SSA. Last week, the agency issued a press release saying it aims to cut the workforce from approximately 57,000 employees to 50,

Social Security has a perfect record of giving millions of Americans their monthly benefit checks since the agency was founded in the 1930s. But due to recent actions by Elon Musk's DOGE, the 72.5 million Americans who enjoy Social Security benefits may not see their check in the mailbox on time this year,

For the first time in eight decades, there is serious concern about the U.S. Social Security Administration possibly being unable to deliver payments to beneficiaries. The concern comes as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (or DOGE) continues to push for changes to social security and massive staff cuts which are causing outrages in the system.