President Trump's Social Security Changes So Far: 4 Things You Should Know

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits. This isn't something he can do unilaterally. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president and Republican lawmakers have discussed including this move in a budget package. But so far in his second term, President Trump has made some changes on his own that affect Social Security either directly or indirectly. Here are four things you should know.Image source: Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead.Continue reading

Feb 16, 2025 - 10:52
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President Trump's Social Security Changes So Far: 4 Things You Should Know

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits. This isn't something he can do unilaterally. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president and Republican lawmakers have discussed including this move in a budget package.

But so far in his second term, President Trump has made some changes on his own that affect Social Security either directly or indirectly. Here are four things you should know.

Image source: Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead.

Continue reading