The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) is shifting all public-facing communications exclusively to the X platform—formerly known as Twitter. The dramatic pivot comes as part of a sweeping efficiency mandate from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the controversial new initiative spearheaded by none other than Elon Musk, the platform’s owner. Social Security to Ditch Letters, Embrace X as Primary Outlet WIRED first reported the transition, citing anonymous sources who revealed that traditional methods of communication—like mailed letters and official press releases—will be phased out entirely. Instead, Americans will need to follow Social Security updates via social media. This decision accompanies a sizable workforce reduction at the agency, shrinking its personnel from 57,000 to just 50,000 in an effort to reduce redundancy and modernize operations. In a February 2025 statement , the Social Security confirmed that it would collapse its outdated 10-region model down to just four, calling the former structure “no longer sustainable.” The changes are part of a wider governmental shake-up championed by DOGE, an unofficial but increasingly powerful entity in Washington’s fiscal playbook. While not an officially sanctioned federal agency, DOGE has been given extraordinary leeway to investigate wasteful spending across multiple branches of government. Musk’s Efficiency Drive Targets SSA, IRS, and SEC Elon Musk hasn’t held back in his criticism of the Social Security system, accusing it of doling out billions in erroneous payments—a claim backed by the White House. That rhetoric, paired with drastic staffing and communication reforms, has many questioning the future of America’s most relied-upon retirement safety net. DOGE’s influence is rapidly expanding. In March, the agency reportedly gained access to internal systems within the SEC , including confidential data repositories. SEC leadership confirmed their cooperation and pledged transparency. Not stopping there, DOGE is now proposing a 20% reduction in the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) workforce—roughly 6,800 jobs—set to take effect just a month after Tax Day, on May 15. Critics warn that such cuts could jeopardize tax enforcement and public trust. But perhaps the most disruptive idea floated by Musk’s DOGE unit is the integration of blockchain technology into federal budgeting . The post Social Security Goes X-clusive: Elon Musk’s DOGE Agency Drives Digital Overhaul appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
