Biden Criticizes Trump's Social Security Impact in Chicago Speech

In his first major speech since leaving office, Joe Biden criticized Donald Trump's administration for what he described as damaging Social Security, claiming they 'took a hatchet' to the agency. Speaking at a disability advocates' conference in Chicago, Biden emphasized that Social Security is a 'sacred promise' to Americans, and decried the current administration's actions as harmful to millions who rely on these benefits. He suggested that Trump's policies favor billionaires at the expense of everyday citizens, asserting that the Trump administration has caused significant damage in less than 100 days. Trump's team responded by asserting their commitment to protecting Social Security benefits for law-abiding Americans, dismissing Biden's allegations as politically motivated. Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, who introduced Biden, echoed concerns about the future of Social Security and the need for advocacy. The topic of Social Security is expected to be a critical issue in the upcoming midterm elections.