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Rep. Wittman Fakes Call to Evade Social Security Cut Queries

6/11/2026

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Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) staged a fake 90-second phone call, tapping his cheek, to dodge Social Security cut questions.
He left the Capitol after the call.
Wittman used a similar fake call last week to avoid Drop Site News reporter Julian Andreone.
Speaker Mike Johnson said Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security must be adjusted.
DNC chair Ken Martin posted on X that Republicans plan to cut those programs.

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Story summary

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) staged a fake 90-second phone call, tapping his cheek, to dodge Social Security cut questions.
He left the Capitol after the call.
Wittman used a similar fake call last week to avoid Drop Site News reporter Julian Andreone.
Speaker Mike Johnson said Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security must be adjusted.
DNC chair Ken Martin posted on X that Republicans plan to cut those programs.