Social Security, Donald Trump

Under Trump, Social Security resumes what it once called ‘clawback cruelty’
Beginning March 27, to recover new overpayments, the Social Security Administration will automatically withhold 100% of recipients’ monthly benefits.
The Big Social Security Change President Donald Trump Wants to Make and Why It's Unlikely
President Trump during his recent campaign proposed eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits. "Seniors should not pay taxes on Social Security," he wrote on his social media platform in July. Trump then reiterated the point during a Fox & Friends interview in August.
Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you're overpaid. Here's what to know.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
How Trump’s plans for Social Security will impact you in 2025 and beyond
From eliminating taxes on benefits to major staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration, President Donald Trump’s proposals could impact the benefits you’ve earned. In 2025, you might see some relief if Social Security benefits become tax-free,
Donald Trump Issues Social Security, Medicaid Update
An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly Social Security payments at the end of 2024.
Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
President Donald Trump’s promises to safeguard Social Security and Medicare are being complicated by his close adviser Elon Musk’s far-reaching cost-cutting efforts at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.
The Social Security Administration is Reducing Its Spending—Here's How It Will Affect Your Benefits
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Social Security Administration plans to cut or avoid spending $800 million this fiscal year and plans to reduce its workforce by more than 12%.Experts said these budget cuts could make it harder for beneficiaries to contact Social Security and could disrupt benefits.
Social Security Administration faces job cuts, office closures under Trump
Social security restructuring via Trump, Musk and DOGE includes significant job cuts and office closures, impacting service delivery.
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Reportedly Mulls Cutting Phone Services
DOGE making sweeping cuts at the Social Security Administration “would be catastrophic for the people in our country,” the ...
Could Social Security collapse? Columbus union member warns of risk of Musk, DOGE changes
A Columbus member of the federal workers' union is raising the alarm about the impact DOGE staff cuts and building closures ...
As Social Security faces an uncertain future, some question whether the program should be privatized
New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program ...
Major Social Security Changes in March 2025—And How It Affects You
Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened enforcement measures.
Connecticut Rep. John Larson calls out Elon Musk's Social Security comments: 'A hostile takeover'
Congressional Democrats, including Connecticut's John Larson, fear Elon Musk and Donald Trump are seeking to dismantle or ...
Tracking Trump: Foreign tariff retaliations; a snag in government shutdown talks; possible Social Security cuts; and more
Senate Democrats are split on backing a bill to avoid a government shutdown. New today: The GOP needs eight Democratic ...
DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people
DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people - At least seven ...
Trump CMS Pick Oz Paid No Medicare Taxes in 2023, Memo Says
Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, may have “significantly” ...