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Trump says 'we're not touching' Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending


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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, December 8th 2024 at 10:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he'll make the federal government "more efficient," but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like Social Security or Medicare.

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump emphasized that his proposed cuts to government spending would not affect Social Security. During an interview, Trump clarified that while he aims to reduce federal expenditures, Social Security benefits would remain untouched. This assurance comes amidst discussions on managing the national debt and budget deficits, where cuts to entitlement programs are often considered. Trump's stance is intended to reassure voters, particularly seniors, that their benefits will be secure under his policy proposals. However, he did not provide detailed plans on how he would achieve spending reductions in other areas of the federal budget.

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