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On THE FIVE 3/28/2025 Jessica Tarlov claimed that DOGE wants to close Social Security offices around the country and now Republicans are begging him to reverse his decisions. Complete chaos. As usual Jessica only gives info she thinks backs her democratic thoughts so again here are the facts…Jessica Tarlov, a Fox News contributor, claimed on March 28, 2025, via X that “DOGE wants to close Social Security offices around the country and now Republicans are begging him to reverse his decisions.” She called it “complete chaos” and linked to an article. Let’s break this down based on what’s happening as of today. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has indeed been pushing cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA). By March 2025, they’ve closed 47 field offices, mostly in the South and Southeast, slashed phone services, and added rules requiring in-person visits for some beneficiaries. This aligns with Trump’s waste-cutting agenda, and DOGE’s framing it as a crackdown on fraud and inefficiency. The moves have sparked chaos—wait times are up, the SSA website’s crashed multiple times, and seniors are struggling to get help. Are Republicans “begging” DOGE to reverse this? Not quite. There’s pushback, but it’s not a full-on plea. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has griped about not being consulted, saying he’d like a heads-up, though he’s not demanding a rollback. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) has downplayed it, suggesting it’s just staffing adjustments Congress shouldn’t meddle in. Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) even supports DOGE, claiming no complaints from his state. The loudest Republican critic is Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY), who blasted a closure in his district as a “slap in the face” to constituents. That’s strong, but it’s one guy—not a party-wide begging campaign. Tarlov’s take amplifies the drama. Republicans aren’t unified in begging; most are either quiet, mildly annoyed, or on board. The “complete chaos” part tracks—beneficiaries are furious, Democrats are suing, and AARP’s pushing Congress to act. But “begging” overstates the GOP response. It’s more like scattered grumbling while they toe the Trump-Musk line. If Tarlov’s got specific examples of Republicans pleading, she didn’t share them, and I don’t see a flood of that in the data. Chaos? Yes. Begging? Not so much.