Donald Trump, Social Security

Trump and Musk’s Social Security ‘chainsaw massacre’ is slashing all the wrong things
Donald Trump’s decision to apply his chainsaw to the Social Security Administration will do nothing to shore up the program’s finances — or help balance the federal budget.
Trump eligible for Social Security but skips benefits
F ormer President Donald Trump is eligible for Social Security benefits, but according to his released tax returns from 2015 through 2020, he has not claimed any Social Security i
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.
Trump, DOGE to cut Social Security staff in half; O’Malley says it could cause significant interruption of benefits
The Social Security Administration has been instructed to reduce its staff by half as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to pursue widespread cuts across the federal government, according to multiple media reports.
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.
Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Executive Order
The Social Security Administration has announced that it is terminating a research program that focuses on retirement and disability policies. Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek made the announcement in a press release saying that it is an action that supports President Donald Trump's executive order "Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing.
Prediction: President Donald Trump Will Break His Social Security Promise and Propose Cuts -- Just Not in the Way You Might Think
If President Trump's first term in office is any indication, his promise to "not touch Social Security" won't last long.
Trump, DOGE to cut Social Security staff in half, slashing more federal workers
The Social Security Administration has been instructed to reduce its staff by half as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to pursue widespread cuts across the federal government, according to multiple media reports.
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.
Trump’s latest DOGE order aims to cut costs through federal contracts, travel
President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing agency leaders to work with staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs through contracts, employee travel
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Live updates: Zelenskyy remains defiant after public blowup with Trump at White House
Follow live updates as President Donald Trump receives Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House and the foreign aid ...
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 ...
Posts Spread False Claim About DOGE Halting Supposed Obamacare ‘Royalties’
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have been tasked by President Donald Trump with slashing federal ...
The Latest: Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s leader sought security guarantees ...
NATO Allies React to Donald Trump's Heated Confrontation With Zelensky
European leaders and officials took to social media on Friday to express their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...