Social Security, Trump and President

President Trump's Potential Changes for Social Security So Far: 3 Things You Should Know
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.
Donald Trump Riffs on Social Security—'It's All a Scam'
President Donald Trump criticized Social Security during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, calling its age database "a scam" after pointing out the sheer number of people reportedly listed as over 100 years old.
President Trump Promised a Big Change to Social Security. Here's Where it Stands
There are many retired Americans today who get a good chunk of their income from Social Security. But unfortunately, they don’t necessarily get to keep those benefits in full. That’s because laws created decades ago have made it so that Social Security benefits are subject to federal taxes (and there are even some states that
Does Donald Trump Get Social Security Checks? Explaining President's Eligibility
President Donald Trump qualifies for but does not claim Social Security benefits, unlike Joe and Jill Biden who collected $64,254 in 2023. Benefit amounts depend on retirement and claiming age, work,
Donald Trump Issues Update on Social Security, Medicaid
Several Democratic lawmakers, former government officials and advocacy groups have raised issues with Trump's handling of the Social Security Administration (SSA), which is responsible for paying benefits. It comes after confirmation from Elon Musk that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) officials would be conducting an audit.
6 Social Security changes Americans are strongly opposed to
A NASI survey asked participants their feelings on possible reforms and found these six elicited strong aversion from most of them.
Donald Trump's proposal could generate the biggest change in the history of Social Security
In a bold move, former President Donald Trump proposed the creation of a sovereign wealth fund, sparking debate over its potential impact on Social Security.
Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Directives
Numerous changes being made at federal government agencies after President Donald Trump signed an executive order for the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to "implement the president's agenda by modernizing federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency."
Former Social Security Chief Warns Musk’s Meddling Could Lead To ‘System Collapse’
Martin O’Malley, f Administration commissioner, says Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts could mean “an interruption of benefits.” ...
Will President Donald Trump Renege on His Social Security Promise With House Republicans Seeking $2 Trillion in Cuts to Mandatory Spending?
The House GOP wants to cut up to $2 trillion in mandatory spending from the federal budget over the next 10 years -- is ...
Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or ...
Lies, Cuts, Closures: Trump and Musk Ravage Social Security Administration
Donald Trump’s administration closed field offices, then they fired online help workers. How will Americans access their benefits?
Trump’s Plan to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Forgets Your Children
A new analysis reveals that the policy change would mainly benefit high-earning retirees or those close to retirement.