Kamala: Trump will cut social security

Kamala Harris’ False Claims About Trump and Social Security

"Donald Trump intends to cut Social Security." — Kamala Harris

In her first weeks as the 2024 Democratic presumptive nominee, VP Kamala Harris claimed that former president Trump wants to cut Social Security.

This is mostly false. In the past, Trump has expressed openness to cuts, but in the 2024 campaign, he pledged to protect Social Security and Medicare, calling for "not a single penny" in cuts. His campaign website reinforces this, and he has made similar statements at rallies.

While Trump did walk back a March CNBC comment, where he said "there's a lot you can do in terms of entitlements, in terms of cutting," this is in conflict with his overall stance during this election cycle.

Harris's claim ignores critical facts, potentially misleading voters about Trump's current position on Social Security.

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