Mark Cuban Says Closing Social Security Offices and Ending Phone Support Is Just A 'Back Door Way' to Cut Benefits—Calls It 'Horrific' for Seniors

Mark Cuban is calling out the federal government—and he's not holding back.

In a blunt post on BlueSky, the billionaire investor said what many seniors may soon be thinking:

"The administration is removing phone support for [Social] Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It's a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific."

Cuban's frustration comes in response to a sweeping overhaul of Social Security operations by Elon Musk and the Department for Government Efficiency. The agency says it's cracking down on fraud, citing claims that tens of millions of deceased individuals are still receiving payments.

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But Cuban, along with a growing number of critics, says the so-called "efficiency" push is less about fraud prevention and more about slashing support while pretending it's reform.

No Phone, No Office, No Check?

Among the most controversial moves: eliminating phone support and shutting down dozens of Social Security offices. In short, if seniors want to access their benefits, they'll need to go online.

That sounds fine—until you consider the reality: many elderly Americans don't have reliable internet access, don't use smartphones, and wouldn't know where to begin with a benefits portal. Some don't even have transportation to reach the nearest Social Security office—especially now that so many are being shut down.

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What happens to a 78-year-old who lives alone and can't get to the next county just to ask a question in person? Or someone who's never sent an email being asked to upload income documents online just to keep their check?

"Make Grandma and Grandpa finally get online to confirm their payments," Cuban wrote sarcastically in a post on X last week, expressing concern over the topic. "Gotta give Doge credit for being the first to cut entitlements," he said. 

A Digital Wall Around Benefits?

Supporters of the changes say digitizing the system is long overdue. DOGE claims this is about eliminating "waste" and stopping fraud, but for those on the outside looking in, it feels like a digital wall around one of the country's most important safety nets.

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Cuban's warning taps into the growing fear that this isn't just red tape—it's intentional.

"What an amazing back door way to cut payments!" he posted. "Gonna be some upset seniors at town halls!"

This isn't just about a phone line or an office location. It's about access. It's about whether the people who paid into the system their entire lives can still get what they were promised—without being forced to navigate apps, websites, or lengthy bus rides just to stay afloat.

Whether DOGE sees this as progress or not, one thing's clear: Cuban isn't buying it. And neither will the millions of seniors who suddenly find themselves locked out of the system—digitally, physically, and financially.

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