The day of action included over 60 events held across 17 states to demand that Trump and Republicans in Congress stop their attacks on Social Security
Washington, D.C. — Over the weekend, communities across the country came together for the Protect Our Checks national day of action, with more than 60 events across 17 states demanding Congress defend and expand Social Security. The events – supported by Unrig Our Economy, Social Security Works, and over 20 national and local partners – commemorated Social Security’s 90th anniversary and sent a clear message to President Trump, DOGE, and congressional Republicans: Don’t touch our Social Security.
The day of action follows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s admission that the Trump administration is looking for ‘back doors’ to privatize Social Security, layoffs and funding cuts to the Social Security Administration that are increasing wait times and making it harder for families to access their hard-earned benefits, and Trump’s Bureau of Labor Statistics nominee’s uncovered comments about sunsetting the program.
Find photos of the events here.
Watch livestreams from events in CA, NJ, and PA here.
The rallies capped off a week of high-profile Protect Our Checks events, including a Baltimore kickoff with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, and other key speakers, as well as a national town hall that included Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Congressman John Larson (CT-01), and former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley who participated in both events, as well as local rallies in Iowa and Nebraska.
“The tremendous turnout for Protect Our Checks’ national day of action should signal to Trump and every member of Congress that touching Social Security is an absolute third rail, and we won’t stand for it,” said former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley. “For 90 years, Social Security has been a lifeline for Americans and lifted millions out of poverty. We are fighting to ensure that it is here for the next 90 years and beyond.”
“It is outrageous but no surprise that President Trump, Elon Musk’s DOGE, and congressional Republicans want to come after Social Security while working to give the ultra-wealthy more tax breaks,” said Social Security Works President Nancy Altman. “For generations, Social Security has been a bulwark against poverty for millions of seniors, people with disabilities, and children, and they won’t allow their earned benefits to be cut by even one penny. Our message to people who want to dismantle Social Security? Hands off!”
“Trump and Republicans in Congress aren’t backing down from their agenda to strip families of vital resources and lifelines to pay for tax breaks for billionaires – and the Protect Our Checks day of action shows that working people won’t back down either,” said Unrig Our Economy Campaign Director Leor Tal. “While Republicans in Congress push policies that would gut the programs millions of seniors, people with disabilities, and families depend on to pay for their billionaire tax breaks, thousands of people across the country came together to stand up and protect our checks.”
To learn more about the campaign, visit ProtectOurChecks.com or contact press@unrigoureconomy.com
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About Unrig Our Economy
Unrig Our Economy is a national campaign to fix the rules of our economy to make it work for working people. We know that when the middle class does well, all of us do well — which is why we’re fighting on behalf of working Americans and holding corporations, their wealthy executives, and the politicians who enable them accountable.
About Social Security Works
Social Security Works is a non-profit fighting to protect and expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid—because everyone deserves to live in dignity.