Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Social Security clock ticks, Trump’s best shot yet

Published September 23, 2024 8:53am ET



Social Security headache

Social Security is one of the most searched issues this election, though you won’t hear either candidate talking about it as much as other hot-button issues such as inflation or abortion. Voters are concerned about the program’s survival since the trust fund is only set to be funded at 100% until 2033. After that, beneficiaries will see an immediate 21% deduction in their payments.

Any acknowledgement that something needs to change is met with avoidance from both sides — which experts say isn’t helping to address the problem, our Zach Halaschak reports.

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