Long Island retirees left stranded thanks to Suozzi and Gillen’s shutdown
October 21, 2025
Out of touch Democrats Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen’s shutdown has snarled Social Security field offices and Medicare hotlines, forcing seniors to wait longer for checks, answers, and critical care authorizations.
“Democrats Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen’s shutdown is a gut punch to seniors who earned their benefits. While Republicans fought to keep things running, Democrats left retirees stranded.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole