Former United States President Joe Biden has made his first public appearance since leaving office, delivering a sharp rebuke of current President Donald Trump’s administration. Speaking at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) event, Biden focused his criticism on what he described as dangerous cuts to the Social Security system carried out during Trump’s first 100 days in office.

Biden alleged that the Trump administration “took a hatch” to the agency, terminating 7,000 employees, many of whom were experienced workers. He further claimed that the administration had drastically reduced the Social Security Administration’s technology division, directly contributing to a breakdown in essential services.

“It’s kind of breathtaking it could happen this soon,” Biden said, expressing concern over the rapid and far-reaching consequences of the cuts. He warned that millions of Americans could face difficulties in accessing their benefits as a result of these decisions.

The former president highlighted specific service disruptions, including website outages that have made it difficult for individuals to check on their Social Security benefits or file claims. These problems, he noted, could have long-lasting effects on the most vulnerable populations who depend on the program for financial stability.

Biden’s remarks reflect growing concern among advocacy groups and former officials regarding the Trump administration’s approach to entitlement programs. His comments suggest an emerging effort to spotlight what he views as harmful policy decisions affecting millions of citizens, particularly those with disabilities or fixed incomes.

The speech marks Biden’s return to the national stage as a vocal critic of President Trump’s policies, with Social Security now a potential focal point of political debate in the coming months.