Donald Trump, 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's Social Security changes so far: 4 things you should know
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits.
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,
Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Executive Order
When Trump took office, he signed an executive order mandating an end to government-funded DEI efforts and directing that DEI-related roles be phased out. The administration has also exerted pressure on private sector employers to similarly shift their focus away from DEI initiatives.
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.
President Trump's Plan to Eliminate Social Security Benefit Taxes Would Save the Wealthy Thousands Per Year. Here's How Much the Average American Would Benefit
You pay Social Security taxes throughout your career, so it can feel a little unfair if you have to pay taxes on your benefits in retirement. But that's the reality an increasing number of retirees face.
Is Trump ending taxes on tips, overtime in 'big, beautiful bill'? The latest budget resolution
Trump promised to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime and more during his campaign. On Feb. 25, a budget resolution passed that ...
Mike Johnson Gives Update on Social Security, Medicaid Talks With Trump
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says that President Donald Trump and Republicans will not cut Social Security, Medicaid or ...
Trump’s Medicaid flip-flop should worry any American on Social Security
The president and his allies are already laying the groundwork to renege on promises not to cut Medicare or Social Security.
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Social Security Zombies: Another Big Lie for the MAGA Collection
Loyal followers of Donald Trump have to believe an increasingly large collection of ridiculous lies. First and foremost, they ...
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 ...
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s ...
Trump, Musk Exaggerate Scale of Improper Social Security Payments to the Dead
President Donald Trump incorrectly interpreted data shared by Elon Musk when he misleadingly claimed on Feb. 18 that ...
Supreme Court Backs Trump In USAID Case: Here’s Where Trump Is Winning—And Losing—In Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily halted a ruling by lower court Judge Amir Ali that required the Trump ...