Maryland Delegation Protests DOGE's Impact on Social Security

On Monday, Maryland's Democratic congressional leaders rallied outside the Social Security Administration in Baltimore to protest the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, urging it to 'keep its hands off' Social Security. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, along with other lawmakers, expressed concerns about the potential impacts of DOGE's policies on federal agencies and workers in the state. The rally was spurred by reports of DOGE accessing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, raising alarms about further disruptions to essential services. Former Governor Martin O'Malley criticized the Biden administration's handling of DOGE, highlighting the detrimental effects on Maryland's federal workforce, which accounts for about 10% of the state's employment. Speakers emphasized the need to protect Social Security and related programs from proposed cuts. The event featured chants from a crowd that included Social Security beneficiaries, reflecting widespread apprehension over the future of federal assistance.