Nominee Bisignano Faces Scrutiny Over Social Security Plans

President Trump's nominee for the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, faced scrutiny during his confirmation hearing regarding potential closures of field offices and reductions in phone services, raising concerns about benefit accessibility for vulnerable populations (Source: pennlive.com, wishtv.com). Bisignano emphasized that while he supports efficiency, his goal is not to reduce benefits (Source: abcnews.go.com, pennlive.com). The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has been criticized for its aggressive cost-cutting measures, which some warn could undermine public confidence in Social Security (Source: yahoo.com). Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sparked controversy with remarks suggesting that only 'fraudsters' would complain about missing Social Security checks, comments that were met with backlash from figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mark Cuban (Source: masslive.com). This scrutiny comes amidst broader concerns over potential privatization and the impact of administrative policies on beneficiaries (Source: wishtv.com).