After months of staying out of the spotlight, former President Joe Biden spoke at a national conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) in Chicago.
He used the opportunity to address his concerns regarding Social Security.
Biden began his speech by recognizing the day’s importance, marked by Democrats as Social Security National Day of Action.
“Everyone in this room fights for people with disabilities who rely on Social Security to survive – and it’s not just the physical side, it’s the mental side. You make sure folks get the benefits they earn after a lifetime of hard work, the work they do is more than just a profession, what you do, it’s a calling.”
Biden added in his speech that “Social Security is more than a government program. It’s a sacred promise,” before he accused Republicans in Congress of wanting to “cut and gut” the program.
“They want to let social security expire every five years – that was a proposal – unless re-authorized by the Congress. Who the hell do they think they are?” he question before adding: “I will not go further. I’ll get in trouble.”
While he praised his administration for securing nearly $2 billion to improve government services and reduce wait times, he accused the current administration for raising the debt ceiling, giving a lavish tax cut to the wealthy.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries commented on Biden’s speech, saying, “This is an all hands on deck moment, which is why President Biden’s voice in this moment is so important.”
Biden also criticized the mass layoffs at the Social Security Administration and the controversial data-sharing proposals involving Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Musk dubbed the Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”
During his speech, Biden didn’t mention any names, referring to those he spoke about as to “this guy” and “these guys.”
The White House spokesperson, Steven Cheung, commented on Biden’s address, saying his speech was “incoherent.”
“President Trump has repeatedly promised to protect Social Security and ensure higher take-home pay for seniors by ending the taxation of Social Security benefits. Anybody saying otherwise is either stupid or an all-out liar, or both in Biden’s case,” Cheung, said in a statement.
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