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Sanders Slams GOP Budget: Threat to Social Security!

4/5/2025

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Senator Bernie Sanders fiercely condemned a Republican budget bill supported by President Trump, warning it jeopardizes Social Security for millions. Despite strong Democratic resistance, the Senate approved the bill, which features tax cuts and boosted military spending. The heated debate highlighted fears over escalating national debt and potential reductions to vital safety net programs.

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Senator Bernie Sanders fiercely condemned a Republican budget bill supported by President Trump, warning it jeopardizes Social Security for millions. Despite strong Democratic resistance, the Senate approved the bill, which features tax cuts and boosted military spending. The heated debate highlighted fears over escalating national debt and potential reductions to vital safety net programs.