DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements

[Magats_Love_NHB]

Despite Trump Assurances on Sunday, DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming

Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements and actions suggest that he plans to.

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DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming​

Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements and actions suggest that he plans to.

On Sunday, president-elect Donald Trump sought to assuage concerns that he will make cuts to Social Security and other safety net programs after Republicans signaled last week that Social Security could be targeted by Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) initiative, managed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Asked by host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press” program whether the DOGE initiative would include cuts to Social Security, Trump said “no,” other than perhaps cuts related to allegations of “abuse” or “fraud” associated with the program.

Notably, such fraud happens at extremely low rates — by one estimate, fraud equals around just $0.40 out of every $100 in benefits Social Security doles out yearly.


“We’re not touching Social Security, other than — we might make it more efficient,” Trump said about the national insurance program that helps retirees, disabled people, widowers and children of deceased parents. “But the people are going to get what they get.”

“We’re not raising ages or any of that stuff,” he added.

 

[Walt]

trump will almost certainly do backdoor cuts in Social Security. he will cancel the COLA increases, and have double digit inflation. In the end, the elderly will just have to learn to live on less.

 

[Neil N. Blowme]

trump will almost certainly do backdoor cuts in Social Security. he will cancel the COLA increases, and have double digit inflation. In the end, the elderly will just have to learn to live on less.

A President can't touch COLA.

 

[Walt]

A President can't touch COLA.

Congress can stop COLA adjustments based on a budget proposed by the president. Reagan did just that. trump appears to be angling to do the same.

 

[Taichiliberal]

This man saw all this coming years ago (start from 1:27):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-54c0IdxZWc

 

[Grokmaster]

Despite Trump Assurances on Sunday, DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming

Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements and actions suggest that he plans to.

truthout.org

DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming​

Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements and actions suggest that he plans to.

On Sunday, president-elect Donald Trump sought to assuage concerns that he will make cuts to Social Security and other safety net programs after Republicans signaled last week that Social Security could be targeted by Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) initiative, managed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Asked by host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press” program whether the DOGE initiative would include cuts to Social Security, Trump said “no,” other than perhaps cuts related to allegations of “abuse” or “fraud” associated with the program.

Notably, such fraud happens at extremely low rates — by one estimate, fraud equals around just $0.40 out of every $100 in benefits Social Security doles out yearly.


“We’re not touching Social Security, other than — we might make it more efficient,” Trump said about the national insurance program that helps retirees, disabled people, widowers and children of deceased parents. “But the people are going to get what they get.”

“We’re not raising ages or any of that stuff,” he added.

Asked by host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press” program whether the DOGE initiative would include cuts to Social Security, Trump said “no

 

[Neil N. Blowme]

Congress can stop COLA adjustments based on a budget proposed by the president. Reagan did just that. trump appears to be angling to do the same.

I wouldn't be surprised if President Trump recommends Congress raise the COLA for Social Security when DOGE gets done with gutting the waste and crap.

 

[Walt]

I wouldn't be surprised if President Trump recommends Congress raise the COLA for Social Security when DOGE gets done with gutting the waste and crap.

I am sure trump will claim that he raised Social Security, even as he lets the value collapse.

 

[Hawkeye10]

DOGE is advisory....they have no power.

 

[Walt]

DOGE is advisory....they have no power.

I am sure trump will still blame them for his failures.

 

[TOP]

I am sure trump will still blame them for his failures.

How can he fail when you consider the alternative?

 

[Walt]

How can he fail when you consider the alternative?

How can trump fail?

Well double digit inflation is basically baked into the cake at this point. A rise in the deficit is possible, if not probable. But in specific to this thread, coming after Social Security by chaining COLA.

Would you consider a reduction of your Social Security by 50% in inflation adjusted dollars to be a failure for trump?

 

[Tbird19482]

trump will almost certainly do backdoor cuts in Social Security. he will cancel the COLA increases, and have double digit inflation. In the end, the elderly will just have to learn to live on less.

Have you got your spot under a bridge near you picked our yet?
After Trump and his yes men get done they may need to build new bridges to accommodate everybody.

 

[TOP]

How can trump fail?

Well double digit inflation is basically baked into the cake at this point. A rise in the deficit is possible, if not probable. But in specific to this thread, coming after Social Security by chaining COLA.

Would you consider a reduction of your Social Security by 50% in inflation adjusted dollars to be a failure for trump?

I don't get social security... And nothing is baked in..... But it will be very
Nice to have a baked from scratch cake in the oven...no twinkies..

 

[Walt]

Have you got your spot under a bridge near you picked our yet?
After Trump and his yes men get done they may need to build new bridges to accommodate everybody.

I am counting how many retired relatives I have and getting worried. I can save a few, but nowhere near all of them.

There will be some tough decisions moving forward.

 

[Walt]

I don't get social security.

Why not?

 

[TOP]

I am counting how many retired relatives I have and getting worried. I can save a few, but nowhere near all of them.

There will be some tough decisions moving forward.

Are they in good shape now? It's only going to get better...

 

[TOP]

Why not?

I'm a retired teacher... We pay into and get a lifetime pension and do not pay into social security...

 

[Walt]

I'm a retired teacher... We pay into and get a lifetime pension and do not pay into social security...

Ouch, that is painful. You are completely dependent on the state for your pension, and it is one of those cheap states to skimp on Social Security. I can see why you are forced to work even in retirement.

Sorry to hear that, but really sorry things are going to get much worse.

 

[Walt]

Are they in good shape now? It's only going to get better...

It is really mixed. And the exact opposite of how they feel.

Those that are spending like everything is fine are in terrible shape. Those that are acting like this is the end of the world are in great shape. You can guess which camp I fall in.