The Department of Government Efficiency largely reversed course on its plans to cut hundreds of thousands of square feet in leases tied to the Social Security Administration, data shows.
DOGE initially said it was terminating 47 properties operated by the Social Security Administration — the vast majority of which were located in states that voted for Donald Trump. The cuts sparked concern from advocates for older adults, some of whom told NOTUS that the closures could hinder residents’ ability to access services.
DOGE backtracked on most of the Social Security office closures this week.