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Americans Support Social Security, But Gen Z Skeptical

12/16/2025

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The Cato Institute survey shows 83 percent of Americans view Social Security positively.
Among Gen Z, 61 percent support higher payroll taxes to maintain benefits.
Opposition rises if Gen Z believes they will receive less than they contribute.
Only 34 percent of under-30 adults expect Social Security to exist at retirement.
Proposals include the Fair Share Act to raise taxes on high earners and a bipartisan investment fund.

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Story summary

The Cato Institute survey shows 83 percent of Americans view Social Security positively.
Among Gen Z, 61 percent support higher payroll taxes to maintain benefits.
Opposition rises if Gen Z believes they will receive less than they contribute.
Only 34 percent of under-30 adults expect Social Security to exist at retirement.
Proposals include the Fair Share Act to raise taxes on high earners and a bipartisan investment fund.