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Joe Biden has used his first speech since he left his position to criticize the Trump administration’s welfare policies.

The former President of the United States told a conference in Chicago that the government “took leaders” to social security, the regime of Donald Trump and Elon Musk – which leads the costs of reducing costs in the White House – said he was suffering from fraud.

The administration is seeking to reduce the agency employees responsible for paying $ 1.6 trillion (1.2 trillion pounds) in advantages annually.

Biden did not refer to Trump by name during his speech on Tuesday, but he said: “In less than 100 days, this new administration has caused a lot of damage and a lot of destruction. It is a kind of breathing.”

He described social security as a “sacred promise”, adding: “We know how important social security is in people’s lives.”

Biden – who was speaking at the Disabilities event – did not address his departure from the White House or the 2024 presidential election during his statements.

The Social Security Agency (SSA) provides a basic income for people in the United States retired or cannot work due to disability. It covers about 67 million Americans, especially older citizens.

Democratic politicians have repeatedly accused of managing social security discounts.

A member of the government efficiency management in Elon Musk has been lowering to the agency since February, with the aim of reducing 7,000 jobs.

Musk described the social security as “the largest Ponzi plan in all ages.”

However, Trump said before, although he intends to target claims and fraudulent payments for illegal immigrants, he will not make wholesale discounts.

Before the speech, Trump’s press secretary of Caroline Levit told the correspondents that the president was “completely sure” about protecting the benefits of “American and older citizens who are paying taxes.”

“This program will always protect,” she added.

In a post on X, SSA – which is now controlled by one of Trump – said that Biden was “lying” during his speech in Chicago.