Warnock Blasts Trump, DOGE for Closing 5 Georgia Social Security Offices

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released a statement after President Donald Trump's (R) administration, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, closed the offices of five Social Security offices in the state of Georgia. The offices that were shut down include the Brunswick, Columbus, Gainesville, Thomasville, and Vidalia locations.

Sen. Rev. Warnock declared that this decision will ultimately make it harder for Georgia seniors to address their needs regarding social security.

“For millions of Georgians, Social Security provides a baseline of support and stability," said Sen. Rev. Warnock. "It ensures our seniors, who’ve spent decades paying into the program, can afford rent, groceries, and medication. Permanently closing five Georgia Social Security offices will make it harder for Georgia seniors, especially in rural areas, to enroll in the program, solve payment issues, report fraud, and more."

Warnock, a member of the Senate Committee on Aging, said he's for "cutting government waste and abuse" but not when it affects Georgians. He also accused the Trump administration (and DOGE by proxy) of "taking advantage of seniors" in the Peach State.

"As I have said before, I am all for cutting government waste and abuse, but never at the expense of hardworking Georgians, especially our retired seniors," said Warnock. "On the Senate Aging Committee, I’ve worked to protect Georgians from bad actors looking to take advantage of seniors, and this is no different. The closure of these offices will make it significantly harder for Georgians to get access to their benefits or talk through an often confusing bureaucratic system."

Finally, the Georgia senator stated that he believes these funding cuts will go toward the "ultra-wealthy" and not reduce the federal budget.

"Make no mistake: the money taken away from Georgia seniors will go towards tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. I will use every avenue available to fight back against this reckless action and remain focused on getting our seniors the benefits they paid for and rely on to live safe, healthy lives," concluded Warnock.

Sen. Rev. Warnock was elected to the U.S. Senate in January of 2021 in a runoff against Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker (R).