Social Security has long been in a fraught position. The program will need to reduce benefits in 10 years if Congress doesn't make changes to shore up its finances. Although it's still early, let's take a look three things President Trump has discussed that would affect Social Security.

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 two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly.

The agency said in a statement posted to its website that it had notified employees that it will "soon" implement "significant workforce reductions."

First, the Trump administration closed field offices, then they fired online help workers. How will Americans access their benefits?

Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, who is also a senior advisor to President Donald Trump, is now setting his sights in recent comments on the Social Security

Key Points President Trump wants to eliminate taxes on Social Security. His plan has a major flaw that needs to be accounted for. It’s unclear as to whether his idea will get broad lawmaker support. Are you ahead,