The Truth Behind Biden’s Social Security Rhetoric

In his inaugural post-presidency speech, former President Joe Biden criticized staffing reductions at the Social Security Administration during Trump's tenure, albeit while making several misstatements. He alleged that some Republicans aimed to allow Social Security to lapse every five years, a misinterpretation. Biden's comments on retirement age hikes also lacked legislative backing. Additionally, staffing at the SSA further declined during his administration, contradicting his assertion of unprecedented lows. Although apprehensions regarding potential benefit delays are valid, they may have been overstated in his address.