Trump's Attack on Social Security and Medicare: A Dangerous Distraction

President Trump’s actions to dismantle Social Security and Medicare are not about reducing government spending or the federal deficit. Instead, they represent a deliberate effort to hand over vital programs to big financial institutions. Trump's moves are harmful to seniors and a diversion from the real issues at hand.

For decades, Republicans have spread misleading claims about Social Security and Medicare. Starting with Ronald Reagan’s “voodoo” economics, they have pushed the narrative that these programs are draining the economy and contributing to the national debt. The truth is, Social Security and Medicare are not contributing to deficits—they are funded through dedicated taxes paid by workers and employers, not general tax revenue. The idea that these programs are on the verge of bankruptcy is pure fiction.

Social Security and Medicare are "pay-as-you-go" systems, meaning they are funded by the current workforce through payroll taxes and accumulated fund surpluses. If payouts exceed revenues, benefits may be adjusted, but the programs will not go bankrupt. This is a fact that many Americans overlook due to years of Republican lies and misinformation.

Trump’s actions, including firing thousands of Social Security and Medicare employees and closing local offices, hurt the seniors who depend on these services. Rather than solving any real fiscal issue, his efforts create chaos and uncertainty for millions of Americans.

The solution lies in sensible reforms, such as increasing taxes on high-income earners. Eliminating the income cap for those making over $400,000 would raise over $3.2 trillion in the next decade. It’s time for policymakers to focus on sustainable solutions instead of dismantling the safety nets that protect our most vulnerable citizens.

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