A recent ProPublica investigation reveals that the Trump administration is pushing a rule change to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program that could reduce or eliminate benefits for approximately 400,000 disabled adults, including those with Down syndrome and dementia. The proposal specifically targets individuals living with family members who receive food assistance through SNAP. Initially proposed by the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, the change is being framed by critics as a significant blow to disability rights and the financial stability of low-income households.

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