'We'll lose our only income': American retirees in France fear Trump social security crackdown

'We'll lose our only income': American retirees in France fear Trump social security crackdown

As the Trump administration targets 'waste and fraud' in American bureaucracy, Americans in France are fearful of losing access to their social security payments - which for some retirees form their only income.

American Retirees in France Brace for Uncertainty Amid Trump’s Social Security Cuts – EUROP INFO

Introduction The shifting political landscape in the United States is creating waves that extend far beyond its borders, notably impacting American retirees living in France. These expatriates, who have made their homes in the picturesque towns and vibrant cities of France, are now grappling with uncertainty as discussions about potential cuts to Social Security benefits for Americans abroad gain traction. With rising concerns under a Trump gove…

Amid financial market volatility caused by trade disputes and economic uncertainty, many retired and near-retirement Americans are deeply concerned about their savings. Some, like the 66-year-old Montgomery University professor from Michigan, prefer not to monitor their financial accounts to avoid worrying, despite adjusting his investment portfolio to bonds after the recent election. "I really hope I don't lose all my retirement savings," he sa…