Senator Hassan Participates in AARP Telephone Town Hall, Takes Questions from Granite Staters

NEW HAMPSHIRE – Answering questions on a number of issues – especially the Trump Administration’s attacks on Social Security – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan participated in a telephone town hall of Granite Staters hosted by AARP on Friday.

“It is clear that Granite Staters are deeply concerned by the Trump Administration’s ongoing threats to Social Security, and I appreciated hearing directly from my constituents about these important issues,” said Senator Hassan. “At a time when Social Security is under threat from the Trump Administration, I remain committed to protecting the benefits that Granite Staters have earned through a lifetime of hard work.”

Senator Hassan answered questions from Granite Staters on a range of issues. She expressed her strong opposition to any proposals from the Trump Administration that would reduce Social Security benefits or make it harder for seniors to access them, including the potential closure of the Littleton Social Security office. Senator Hassan also highlighted bipartisan legislation that she recently introduced to improve Social Security’s customer service to victims of identity theft. The legislation would create a streamlined process for these victims by requiring a single point of contact for them at the Social Security Administration.

Senator Hassan has been speaking out against President Trump’s attacks on Social Security, including the administration’s moves to close Littleton’s Social Security office and to fire employees across the country who help provide telephone customer service to seniors. In March, she met with North Country seniors to hear their concerns and explore what can be done to avert closure. Earlier this year, Senators Hassan and Shaheen sent a letter calling on the leaders of the General Services Administration and Social Security Administration to stop any efforts to close the Littleton office as well as stop broader attacks on Social Security.

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