US EditionPresident Trump claims that “Democrats want to destroy Social Security” – could that actually happen?
- The Social Security Administration eased identity verification rules effective April 14, 2025.
- This action modified earlier plans for stricter in-person procedures announced on March 18, 2025.
- The initial rules required visiting field offices for specific applications or account changes.
- The SSA stated they would use enhanced technology to identify suspicious activity.
- The updated policy allows all applicants to complete applications and account changes over the phone.
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President Trump claims that “Democrats want to destroy Social Security” – could that actually happen?
Key Points Social Security is on shaky financial ground. President Trump has pledged to protect the program and feels Democrats will do the opposite. Ultimately, lawmakers need to work together to prevent Social Security cuts. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interest…
Letter: Trump makes U-turn on Social Security promise | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Before the 2024 presidential election, AARP reached out to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and asked them to address issues of concern to senior citizens. When Trump was asked about Social Security, he responded: “I’m going to do nothing to Social Security.”
Democrats ready for war to save Social Security from GOP chopping block
On Tuesday, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren did something that would have been politically unthinkable for Democrats even a year before: She published a heavily-promoted op-ed on the Fox News ...
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