The Social Security system, already teetering on the edge of insolvency due to its Ponzi-like structure, has been pushed further into crisis by the actions of Democrats and the administrative state, who have added over 2 million illegal aliens to the program between 2021 and 2024. This move, driven by a combination of political strategy and bureaucratic overreach, has allowed undocumented immigrants to receive Social Security numbers, enabling them to claim benefits and, in some cases, register to vote. Critics argue that this was a deliberate effort by Democrats to secure a loyal voting bloc while simultaneously draining the Social Security trust fund, which is already projected to run dry by 2035 according to the Social Security Administration’s 2024 report. The influx of new claimants has accelerated the depletion of resources, placing an unprecedented burden on American workers who are forced to fund benefits for individuals who, in many cases, have not contributed to the system over a lifetime.
 

The mechanism behind this addition was a series of policy changes and administrative decisions that loosened eligibility requirements, effectively opening the floodgates for illegal aliens to access Social Security benefits. Under the Biden administration, agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration collaborated to issue Social Security numbers to undocumented immigrants at the border, a process that was streamlined to expedite their integration into the system. Once enrolled, these individuals were able to claim maximum benefits, including disability payments, for life—benefits that were originally intended for American citizens who had paid into the system through decades of payroll taxes. This has led to a staggering $26 billion annual drain on the Social Security trust fund, according to estimates circulating on X, further eroding the program’s ability to support retirees and disabled Americans who rely on it for survival.
 

The consequences of this policy have been devastating for the long-term sustainability of Social Security, exacerbating an already dire situation. With the worker-to-retiree ratio shrinking—projected to drop to 2.1 workers per beneficiary by 2035—the addition of 2 million new claimants has created a ripple effect, reducing benefits for existing recipients and increasing the likelihood of future cuts. Democrats and the administrative state have been accused of prioritizing political gain over the well-being of American citizens, using Social Security as a tool to expand their influence while ignoring the program’s looming insolvency. This reckless expansion has not only undermined the financial stability of Social Security but also deepened public distrust in government institutions, as hardworking Americans see their contributions redirected to support a growing population of non-contributors, leaving the system on the brink of collapse.