Social Security Overhaul Under Trump

Donald Trump Issues Social Security, Medicaid Update
An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly Social Security payments at the end of 2024.
Social Security Is Changing Under President Donald Trump. Here's What Retirees Need to Know.
During his campaign, President Trump wrote on social media, "Seniors should not pay tax on Social Security." He has doubled down on that promise since the election. In February, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump would implement the "largest tax cut in history," including the elimination of taxes on Social Security.
Trump Left No Doubt That He and Musk Are Coming for Social Security
Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.
Rick Scott Issues Social Security Warning: 'Have To Get Something Done'
Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott has issued a warning on the solvency of Social Security and other programs, saying that Congress is going to have "to do this" in a discussion on overall government spending cuts and adding that he is "optimistic" about getting things done.
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.
Trump lies about Social Security
During President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday, he ran up astounding numbers of fraudulent claims regarding the Social Security Department
Donald Trump Is Launching an Assault on Social Security
Once upon a time, Donald Trump endeared himself to millions of working-class voters by telling them he, unlike the rest of the Republican Party, would do “everything within my power not to touch Social Security,
Will Trump Keep His Promise Not to Cut Social Security?
And there’s reason to believe that Trump will do his best to avoid cutting Social Security this time around. But while Trump may not have the intention of cutting Social Security, one plan of his could have that unwanted consequence.
This Week in Medicare & Social Security - March 3-7, 2025
As the Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period draws to a close on March 31, 2025, beneficiaries have a crucial opportunity to reassess their health care coverage. Jae Oh, author of "Maximize Your ...
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Social Security moves to claw back 100% of overpayments
The Social Security Administration is going back to fully recovering overpayments, a move advocates say could cause ...
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk’s DOGE
Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of ...
Will you get a Social Security boost? Millions will. They may get a tax bill, too.
Social Security Fariness Act payments are coming soon to millions of Americans. But that boost could also raise their taxes. What to know.
Social Security Administration announces 2025 changes. Here are important things to know
The Social Security Administration stated more than 72.5 million Americans will benefit from the 2.5% COLA increase in 2025.
Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme?
The fraud involved in Social Security is political rather than financial. Franklin Roosevelt described Social Security as ...
How much of your Social Security income is taxable?
You may be required to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits. Here's what you can expect to pay.
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from ...