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Shapiro Warns Social Security Faces Bankruptcy Without Changes

9/3/2025

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Ben Shapiro debated Social Security's future on CNN, asserting it may face bankruptcy without raising the retirement age.
He noted that payouts currently exceed contributions, while Ana Kasparian highlighted military spending's impact on national debt.
Scott Jennings backed Shapiro, stating Social Security costs nearly $3 trillion annually, surpassing defense spending.
In 2024, Social Security accounted for 21% of the federal budget, totaling $1.5 trillion.

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Ben Shapiro debated Social Security's future on CNN, asserting it may face bankruptcy without raising the retirement age.
He noted that payouts currently exceed contributions, while Ana Kasparian highlighted military spending's impact on national debt.
Scott Jennings backed Shapiro, stating Social Security costs nearly $3 trillion annually, surpassing defense spending.
In 2024, Social Security accounted for 21% of the federal budget, totaling $1.5 trillion.