What unprecedented situation are Social Security recipients facing?

For the first time in history, 71 million Americans who receive monthly Social Security payments face uncertainty about whether their next payments will arrive. According to news anchor Lawrence O'Donnell, these recipients can no longer be confident that their expected payments are forthcoming. The situation appears to be connected to leadership changes at the Social Security Administration, with Michelle King, who was the acting commissioner of Social Security, being recently replaced either yesterday or today. This development has created an unprecedented level of uncertainty for millions of people who depend on these critical benefits.