Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid – Trump cannot be trusted or believed

[C_Clayton_Jones]

‘Trump has again insisted that he won't be touching Social Security benefits, alongside Medicare and Medicaid, and instead will be looking to remove "tremendous fraud" from the system.

Why It Matters

Social Security benefits are a vital source of income for tens of millions of Americans. An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly payments at the end of 2024.

Meanwhile, Medicaid is the largest program providing medical and health-related services to low-income individuals, and Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older, and for some younger individuals with certain disabilities or conditions.

The president's update also comes after the House Republicans' budget, which critics believed would result in the "gutting" of Medicaid, was passed in the House, ramping up the concerns that the new administration would make major cuts to the health program.’

Donald Trump issues Social Security, Medicaid update

An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly Social Security payments at the end of 2024.

www.newsweek.com

The ludicrous notion of a criminal president and pathological liar with 34 felony fraud convictions looking for ‘fraud’ – we’re supposed to believe that Trump would veto legislation with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

 

[jbrownson0831]

‘Trump has again insisted that he won't be touching Social Security benefits, alongside Medicare and Medicaid, and instead will be looking to remove "tremendous fraud" from the system.

Why It Matters

Social Security benefits are a vital source of income for tens of millions of Americans. An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly payments at the end of 2024.

Meanwhile, Medicaid is the largest program providing medical and health-related services to low-income individuals, and Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older, and for some younger individuals with certain disabilities or conditions.

The president's update also comes after the House Republicans' budget, which critics believed would result in the "gutting" of Medicaid, was passed in the House, ramping up the concerns that the new administration would make major cuts to the health program.’

Donald Trump issues Social Security, Medicaid update

An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly Social Security payments at the end of 2024.

www.newsweek.com

The ludicrous notion of a criminal president and pathological liar with 34 felony fraud convictions looking for ‘fraud’ – we’re supposed to believe that Trump would veto legislation with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

More baloney from the facediaper sausage factory.
312-226....America knows who is really out to kill social security.....

 

[DGS49]

Stupid, stupid, stupid.

President Trump and DOGE have NO POWER TO DO ANYTHING TO SS OR MEDICARE! Jesus ******* Christ, why is this such a difficult concept to understand?

They are not part of the budget, but are funded separately through payroll taxes. I understand why Leftist "influencers" lie about this, but NO LITERATE AMERICAN should be fooled by this bullshit.

As for Medicaid, Biden expanded it to cover people who are too lazy to work. Those people might be getting a surprise. Otherwise, Medicaid is primarily a State matter, with funding support from the Feds.

 

[WorldWatcher]

Stupid, stupid, stupid.

President Trump and DOGE have NO POWER TO DO ANYTHING TO SS OR MEDICARE! Jesus ******* Christ, why is this such a difficult concept to understand?

They are not part of the budget, but are funded separately through payroll taxes. I understand why Leftist "influencers" lie about this, but NO LITERATE AMERICAN should be fooled by this bullshit.

As for Medicaid, Biden expanded it to cover people who are too lazy to work. Those people might be getting a surprise. Otherwise, Medicaid is primarily a State matter, with funding support from the Feds.

SSA (SS Retirement, SS Disability, Medicare) are on budget from an administrative standpoint. Benefits are paid from FICA taxes, however administrative functions (employees, infrastructure, buildings, computer systems, etc.) are on budget.

So two things:

#1 DOGE could come in and cut employees. For example the recently announced plans to come 7,000 employees. This impacts beneficiaries due to longer processing times and reduced responsiveness for issues.

#2 DOGE could change services covered to reduce payouts. For example, under the Trump Administration is allowing Telehealth services (which impact mostly rural areas BTW) to expire (in general). Reducing the utilization of health services because they aren't covered is a method to reduce expenditures.

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Telehealth

Use telehealth insurance coverage through Medicare to get consultation & medical health services from care providers who aren't at your location.

www.medicare.gov

 

[rightwinger]

Stupid, stupid, stupid.

President Trump and DOGE have NO POWER TO DO ANYTHING TO SS OR MEDICARE! Jesus ******* Christ, why is this such a difficult concept to understand?

They are not part of the budget, but are funded separately through payroll taxes. I understand why Leftist "influencers" lie about this, but NO LITERATE AMERICAN should be fooled by this bullshit.

As for Medicaid, Biden expanded it to cover people who are too lazy to work. Those people might be getting a surprise. Otherwise, Medicaid is primarily a State matter, with funding support from the Feds.

He can arbitrarily cut the workforce and claim there will be no impact on services

 

[Mac-7]

‘Trump has again insisted that he won't be touching Social Security benefits, alongside Medicare and Medicaid, and instead will be looking to remove "tremendous fraud" from the system.

Why It Matters

Social Security benefits are a vital source of income for tens of millions of Americans. An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly payments at the end of 2024.

Meanwhile, Medicaid is the largest program providing medical and health-related services to low-income individuals, and Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older, and for some younger individuals with certain disabilities or conditions.

The president's update also comes after the House Republicans' budget, which critics believed would result in the "gutting" of Medicaid, was passed in the House, ramping up the concerns that the new administration would make major cuts to the health program.’

Donald Trump issues Social Security, Medicaid update

An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly Social Security payments at the end of 2024.

www.newsweek.com

The ludicrous notion of a criminal president and pathological liar with 34 felony fraud convictions looking for ‘fraud’ – we’re supposed to believe that Trump would veto legislation with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Like the lady said, “where’s tha beef?”

Your link didnt supply any link to support your breathless and hysterical link

 

[WorldWatcher]

He can arbitrarily cut the workforce and claim there will be no impact on services

People think wait times are long now to get help and questions answered on the phone.

MUSK: "Hold my beer."

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[Mac-7]

SSA (SS Retirement, SS Disability, Medicare) are on budget from an administrative standpoint. Benefits are paid from FICA taxes, however administrative functions (employees, infrastructure, buildings, computer systems, etc.) are on budget.

So two things:

#1 DOGE could come in and cut employees. For example the recently announced plans to come 7,000 employees. This impacts beneficiaries due to longer processing times and reduced responsiveness for issues.

#2 DOGE could change services covered to reduce payouts. For example, under the Trump Administration is allowing Telehealth services (which impact mostly rural areas BTW) to expire (in general). Reducing the utilization of health services because they aren't covered is a method to reduce expenditures.

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Telehealth

Use telehealth insurance coverage through Medicare to get consultation & medical health services from care providers who aren't at your location.

www.medicare.gov

You dont seem to appreciate that America does not have an unlimited credit card

Spending cannot continue to go up any longer

We have to reduce spending

 

[struth]

‘Trump has again insisted that he won't be touching Social Security benefits, alongside Medicare and Medicaid, and instead will be looking to remove "tremendous fraud" from the system.

Why It Matters

Social Security benefits are a vital source of income for tens of millions of Americans. An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly payments at the end of 2024.

Meanwhile, Medicaid is the largest program providing medical and health-related services to low-income individuals, and Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older, and for some younger individuals with certain disabilities or conditions.

The president's update also comes after the House Republicans' budget, which critics believed would result in the "gutting" of Medicaid, was passed in the House, ramping up the concerns that the new administration would make major cuts to the health program.’

Donald Trump issues Social Security, Medicaid update

An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly Social Security payments at the end of 2024.

www.newsweek.com

The ludicrous notion of a criminal president and pathological liar with 34 felony fraud convictions looking for ‘fraud’ – we’re supposed to believe that Trump would veto legislation with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

America’s Mandela is going to hit the left where it hurts by closing down the fraud in govt

 

[rightwinger]

People think wait times are long now to get help and questions answered on the phone.

MUSK: "Hold my beer."

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Republicans complained for a decade about poor service in the Veterans Administration. As a result we invested in the VA to expand and modernize.

Trump is cutting 80,000 jobs (1 in 6) and claiming there will be no impact on veterans.

How long will the public buy his…..I am only cutting workers who do nothing lies

 

[rightwinger]

You dont seem to appreciate that America does not have an unlimited credit card

Spending cannot continue to go up any longer

We have to reduce spending

Then don’t slash taxes either

 

[WorldWatcher]

You dont seem to appreciate that America does not have an unlimited credit card

Spending cannot continue to go up any longer

We have to reduce spending

I'll make a deal, eliminate Trump's tax cuts that mostly advantaged the wealthy (revenue side which contributed to the debt) and let's take a measured control reduction in spending (to balance the budget and start reducing the debt).

I'm on board.

Clinton actually reduced the federals work force with targeted costs, separation incentives, early retirement, and with logical applications that didn't impact performance.

Musk's Chainsaw approach doesn't cut it.

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[struth]

I'll make a deal, eliminate Trump's tax cuts that mostly advantaged the wealthy (revenue side which contributed to the debt) and let's take a measured control reduction in spending (to balance the budget and start reducing the debt).

I'm on board.

Clinton actually reduced the federals work force with targeted costs, separation incentives, early retirement, and with logical applications that didn't impact performance.

Musk's Chainsaw approach doesn't cut it.

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Trumps tax cuts raised tax revenue/. Trumps tax cuts benefited the working class the most

Which the left hates

 

[Mac-7]

Then don’t slash taxes either

If lower taxes do not result in less revenue to the federal treasury you would have a point

But lower taxes - within reason - normally mean the same or even more income to the government

Spending is the problem

 

[rightwinger]

If lower taxes do not result in less revenue to the federal treasury you would have a point

But lower taxes - within reason - normally mean the same or even more income to the government

Spending is the problem

The old “all tax cuts pay for themselves” lie

 

[Mac-7]

I'll make a deal, eliminate Trump's tax cuts that mostly advantaged the wealthy (revenue side which contributed to the debt) and let's take a measured control reduction in spending (to balance the budget and start reducing the debt).

I'm on board.

Clinton actually reduced the federals work force with targeted costs, separation incentives, early retirement, and with logical applications that didn't impact performance.

Musk's Chainsaw approach doesn't cut it.

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The wealthy pay most of the federal income tax

The poor pay almost none

So tax cit fo benefit the wealthy more as they shood

But the middle class are the 2nd largest group of taxpayers and they get part of the tax cut too

 

[Mac-7]

The old “all tax cuts pay for themselves” lie

Within reason, they always do

 

[80zephyr]

The old “all tax cuts pay for themselves” lie

https://www.cato.org/blog/did-tax-cuts-jobs-act-pay-itself

 

[WorldWatcher]

If lower taxes do not result in less revenue to the federal treasury you would have a point

But lower taxes - within reason - normally mean the same or even more income to the government

Spending is the problem

Trump added 7-8 TRILLION to the debt because if his tax cuts.

I'm for addressing BOTH the revenue and spending side. Is it true that you want ignore the revenue side and just claim it's all due to spending?

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How Much Did President Trump Add to the Debt? | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

2024-01-10-Note: We published a more comprehensive, up-to-date

www.crfb.org

 

[struth]

Trump added 7-8 TRILLION to the debt because if his tax cuts.

I'm for addressing BOTH the revenue and spending side. Is it true that you want ignore the revenue side and just claim it's all due to spending?

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How Much Did President Trump Add to the Debt? | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

2024-01-10-Note: We published a more comprehensive, up-to-date

www.crfb.org

Actually that was largely added by fighting the Chinese pandemic