Lawyer says Social Security is in 'very scary situation' as issues hit agency

Lawyer says Social Security is in 'very scary situation' as issues hit agency
William Benjamin, a Nashville lawyer, spoke with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about the uncertainty future of the Social Security program and why he believes it is in a "very scary situation" due to DOGE involvement.
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