Bill Breaks Trump’s Pledge on Social Security

President Donald Trump's 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' breaks a key Social Security promise

The president's flagship tax and spending bill is missing a key proposal. And it may not be by accident.

Trump promised 'no tax on Social Security' — but his megabill is a 'far cry' from that

In 2024, Donald Trump campaigned on eliminating taxes for tipped wages and Social Security benefits. And Trump's messaging on the economy, polls showed, was the thing that ultimately did the most to put him past the finish line. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris campaigned on the economy as well, but in the end, Trump defeated her with a narrow victory of roughly 1.5 percent in the national popular vote.According to Wall Street Journ…

The Truth About Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and Your Social Security Taxes

If you’ve been hearing about this “Big, Beautiful Bill” and wondering whether your Social Security checks are finally going to be tax-free, you’re not alone. A lot of people are asking the same thing—and the answer is a bit more complicated than it might seem at first. Here’s what’s really going on, without the political fluff. Wait, Didn’t Trump Say He’d End Social Security Taxes? Yes, he did. On the campaign trail, Trump made a pretty bold pro…

Bill Breaks Trump’s Pledge on Social Security

“President Trump promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Instead, the House tax-and-spending bill includes a half measure,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The legislation passed by the House last week would give seniors a temporary extra deduction of $4,000, which would lower taxes for many of the people Trump was targeting with his pitch. But this alternative to “no tax on Social Security” would leave many people still payin…

Is No Tax on Social Security Still Happening? Trump Policy Takes a 'Different Form'

GOP tax bill adds a senior deduction but stops short of ending taxes on Social Security, falling short of Trump’s campaign promise.