Biden's Strong Critique of Trump Highlights Social Security Concerns

Sat Jul 19 2025 02:26:35 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Biden's Strong Critique of Trump Highlights Social Security Concerns

Former President Biden's first post-White House speech targeted Trump's welfare policies amidst rising concerns over social security.


In his Chicago address, Biden emphasized the vital role of social security and critiqued the Trump administration's proposed cuts, without directly naming the former president.

Despite not addressing the upcoming election or his own exit from office, Biden’s remarks highlight ongoing tensions surrounding welfare policy and social security in the U.S.



Joe Biden has used his first speech since leaving the White House to deliver a pointed critique of the Trump administration's social welfare policies, specifically targeting changes proposed for the social security system. Speaking at a disability rights event in Chicago, Biden warned against what he described as deconstruction efforts led by Trump and supporters, including tech magnate Elon Musk, who argue that rampant fraud plagues social security.

The former president, while not mentioning Trump by name, stated, "In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction. It's kind of breath-taking." Biden emphasized that social security is a “sacred promise” that holds significant importance for millions of Americans, particularly those who are retired or disabled.

Currently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) administers approximately $1.6 trillion in benefits to about 67 million Americans every year. Cuts proposed by the current administration threaten to reduce staffing by roughly 7,000 positions, or about 10% of the agency's workforce. Trump and Musk have argued that these cuts are necessary to combat what they claim are widespread fraudulent activities within the program. Musk has even gone as far as to call social security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”

Previously, Trump signed an order aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from accessing social security payments, claiming this guardrail is necessary to protect benefits for legitimate recipients. His press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, reiterated this point after Biden’s speech, insisting that Trump is committed to safeguarding the social security program for "law-abiding, tax-paying American citizens and seniors."

In a rebuttal to Biden's critical remarks, the SSA, now led by a Trump appointee, accused Biden of misrepresenting facts during his Chicago address. Simultaneously, Obama emerged in the news cycle by criticizing Trump on social media for freezing federal funds intended for Harvard University over perceived inconsistencies in their anti-antitsemitic policies—indicating a deeper rift amid bipartisan disagreements over education and funding priorities.

As Biden navigates public discourse since leaving office, he has maintained a relatively low profile, marking his return to the spotlight with significant commentary on social welfare, an area that may play a pivotal role in the political battleground leading into future elections.

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