Is Social Security Facing a "Five-Alarm Fire" Because of President Trump's Policies?: 4 Things to Know

Social Security is in trouble, warns U.S. Rep Richard Neal (D-Massachusetts). The ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee recently issued a press release describing the actions being taken by President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk as creating a "five-alarm fire" at the benefits program. The congressman also asserted that some of the moves being made by Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amount to "back-door benefit cuts." Is Social Security really facing a "five-alarm fire" because of Trump's actions? Here are four things you need to know.Continue reading

Mar 30, 2025 - 09:57
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Is Social Security Facing a "Five-Alarm Fire" Because of President Trump's Policies?: 4 Things to Know

Social Security is in trouble, warns U.S. Rep Richard Neal (D-Massachusetts). 

The ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee recently issued a press release describing the actions being taken by President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk as creating a "five-alarm fire" at the benefits program. The congressman also asserted that some of the moves being made by Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amount to "back-door benefit cuts."

Is Social Security really facing a "five-alarm fire" because of Trump's actions? Here are four things you need to know.

Continue reading