Trump, Social Security and Medicare

What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting how Social Security functions, including closing offices and offering buyouts. Here's a roundup.
President Trump says he’ll ‘always protect’ Social Security, Medicare benefits — but where will $880 billion in budget cuts come from?
With the House narrowly passing a budget blueprint that calls for at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, fears are being fueled about potential cuts to popular programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
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.
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.
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 acting head of the agency reportedly said.
Trump adviser Chris LaCivita says Musk will not cut Social Security: ‘He’s not president’
Chris LaCivita, a top adviser to President Donald Trump, insists that Elon Musk will not cut Social Security in his pursuit to limit government because Musk is “not president” and therefore “doesn’t get to make those decisions.
White House says Trump won’t cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments about the need to examine entitlement spending
Who Would Benefit the Most from Trump’s Social Security Tax Plan
President Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits sounds simple: cut taxes so older adults keep more of their money. However, the plan is controversial because of its potential impact on the Social Security Trust Fund and the primary beneficiaries of the tax cut.
Who can help me with my Social Security problem now that staff and services are being cut?
Dear Fix My Portfolio, In my Social Security record, I’m missing two years of income because my employer never paid into the system. I have zero income for those years. How do I
Will President Trump Cause Social Security to Run Out of Money Sooner Than Expected? 4 Things to Know.
Some things are worth worrying about, but others aren't. Recent comments made by Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, tech billionaire, and Trump administration advisor, saying that Social Security is "the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time" is an example of the latter category.
To Save Social Security, Americans Must Accept These Two Changes
You may have heard the rumor that Social Security is about to go broke. And thankfully, that’s all it is — a rumor. Social Security can’t go broke because it gets funded by payroll taxes. So as long as there’s an active labor force,
What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare. Here's a ...
Trump Medicare nominee may have 'significantly' underpaid his Medicare taxes in recent years, Senate memo shows
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician nominated by President Donald Trump to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, appears to have ...