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President Donald Trump Has Dug a Nearly $169 Billion Hole for Social Security
View original at fool.comMotley Fool - Stock Analysis Title: President Donald Trump Has Dug a Nearly $169 Billion Hole for Social Security Date: 2026-03-28 11:36 Source: https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/03/28/donald-trump-dug-169-billion-hole-social-security/?source=iedfolrf0000001 <p>In February, more than 70 million people collected a So…
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80% to 90% of retirees rely on their monthly Social Security benefit, in some capacity, to make ends meet
60% confidenceTrump's flagship tax and spending law has dug an even deeper hole for America's foremost retirement program
60% confidenceSocial Security income isn't a luxury for many retirees -- it's nothing short of a necessity
60% confidence
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| Social Security Administration · funding deficit | 169000000000 USD |
| Social Security Administration · beneficiary count | 70000000 people |
| Social Security Administration · retired worker beneficiaries | 54000000 people |