Social Security, Trump

Social Security is sending retroactive payments. Here's what to know.
The agency said it has so far sent retroactive benefits to more than 1 million people due to the Social Security Fairness Act.
Trump claims Social Security lists 130,000 Americans older than 160: What are the facts?
In his address to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump repeated the claim he and Elon Musk have made tens of millions of dead people over age 100 are receiving Social Security payments.
Trump dissects Social Security fraud
President Donald Trump says the administration is working very hard to stop fraud during his address to Congress.
Trump’s Social Security Claims Far Overstate Payments to 150-Year-Olds
To cheers and laughter from Republicans, President Trump rattled off statistics about how many people over age 100 are in the Social Security database, saying, “money is being paid to many of them.” But those claims have already been largely debunked.
Trump repeats debunked claim that 160-year-olds are collecting Social Security
President Trump on Tuesday called for an end to people hundreds of years old collecting Social Security benefits — a claim his own administration has debunked. Why it matters: Trump and his cost-cutters,
Trump Touts Social Security Fraud as Democrats Hold Signs Disputing: 'Lies'
President Donald Trump spoke about his administration’s efforts in identifying and eliminating social security fraud, saying “we have a healthier than I thought.” In response, Democrats held signs that read "lies" and "false.
Trump vows to go after fraud, improper Social Security payments
President Donald Trump said the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency has found “shocking levels” of incompetence and fraud in Social Security.
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Trump repeats pledge to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefit package
In touting his plans for tax cuts, Trump emphasizes his desire for "permanent income tax cuts all across the board" and repeats his promise to elimina

Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption'

Social Security Details $800 Million In Savings
The SSA said in a press release issued on March 3 that it has implemented "cost-saving and cost-avoidance" measures.
Trump, the GOP and DOGE have launched their attack on Social Security. You should start worrying now
I asked the Social Security Administration to reconcile its claim of a bloated workforce with the facts. I got no reply.
Former Social Security Chief Warns Musk’s Meddling Could Lead To ‘System Collapse’
Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security Administration commissioner, says Trump and Musk’s cuts could lead to “an ...
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Ex-Social Security leader sounds alarm: DOGE staff cuts will lead to ‘total collapse’ of systems
“This is going to lead to total system collapse,” O’Malley told The Baltimore Sun. “It’s a very old, fragile computer system ...
Colorado man fighting to get Social Security payments restarted after erroneously being declared dead
More than a month later, an Aurora man still is fighting to reinstate his retirement checks, and can’t seem to get a clear ...
If you’re disabled and self-employed at 66 — is Social Security the only option?
If you are still working and self-employed at age 66, not drawing Social Security, and were involved in an accident rendering ...
Scott Galloway reveals blunt words on Social Security, money for retirement
Scott Galloway explains, beyond Social Security, how retirement plans should be viewed. In order to get a good footing while ...