The Trump administration faces the challenge of reducing spending by $1.7 trillion over the next decade, which could affect Social Security programs for elderly Americans in need of assistance, as noted in an internal agency memo. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that complaints from Americans about missing Social Security checks may stem from fraudulent activity, raising concerns about the program's management. Social Security's funding remains precarious, with trust funds expected to be depleted by 2035, according to the Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General. Martin O'Malley, a former SSA commissioner, cautioned that the current administration's measures could jeopardize the system's stability, reinforcing warnings about the program's future.