The Social Security Administration is preparing layoffs as part of the Trump administration’s attempts to slash federal spending. Up to half of the agency’s workforce could be cut, according to media reports.

A plan like this will result in field office closures that will hit seniors in rural communities the hardest," one lawmaker said.

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to sources.