Trump says Vance’s anti-fraud efforts will save Social Security and lead to ‘balanced budget’

Published May 27, 2026 12:47pm ET



President Donald Trump hosted the 12th Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, where he claimed that the White House’s anti-fraud task force may balance the federal budget and save Social Security.

Trump opened by praising Vice President JD Vance, who leads the task force, and said he was “very proud” of the initiative.

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