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Trump Pledges Social Security Protection Amid Looming Cuts

5/12/2025

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Donald Trump pledged to protect Social Security benefits for nearly 60 million seniors in his 2024 campaign.
The Social Security trust fund risks a 21% benefit cut by 2029 due to potential shortfalls.
Proposed solutions demand sacrifices from both seniors and workers, yet Trump's focus on fraud is inadequate.
Congress must act urgently to avert automatic benefit cuts that could alienate voters.

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Story summary

Donald Trump pledged to protect Social Security benefits for nearly 60 million seniors in his 2024 campaign.
The Social Security trust fund risks a 21% benefit cut by 2029 due to potential shortfalls.
Proposed solutions demand sacrifices from both seniors and workers, yet Trump's focus on fraud is inadequate.
Congress must act urgently to avert automatic benefit cuts that could alienate voters.