Chuck Schumer: GOP Will Own Chaos from Trump's Social Security Nominee Bisignano
Forbes Breaking NewsMay 7, 20252 min1,205 views
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- 🎯 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer states that Republicans are set to vote on Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- ⚠️ Schumer argues that Bisignano, if confirmed, would be one of the greatest threats to Social Security in its 90-year history.
- 🦊 He likens Bisignano to putting "the fox in the hen house," suggesting he will accelerate closures, rollbacks, and risky practices.
Allegations of Deception and Impact
- 🤥 Schumer accuses Bisignano of lying to senators during his testimony about his ties to Doge and his role in past cutbacks at the SSA.
- 📉 The concern is that Bisignano's confirmation will lead to delayed benefits, longer wait times, mass layoffs, and office closures.
- 💥 Schumer claims that Donald Trump and Republicans are using "strangulation" tactics to harm Social Security, rather than attacking it directly.
Political Stance and Consequences
- 🚫 Every Democrat is expected to vote no on Bisignano, whom Schumer calls a "slash and burn" appointee and a "Doge fanatic."
- 🤝 Senators voting yes on Bisignano will be considered complicit in "strangling social security."
- ⚖️ Schumer presents a choice for Senate Republicans: protect Social Security by voting no, or side with Trump and Doge by voting yes.
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Social Security AdministrationFrank BisignanoChuck SchumerDonald TrumpDogeSenate RepublicansMedicaidOffice ClosuresLayoffsBenefit Delays
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