Ninety years after Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law, the program continues to provide a vital lifeline to nearly 69 million Americans each month. While Democrats and the media warn of looming shortfalls, President Donald Trump has made clear that under his leadership, Social Security “will be great again” and protected for generations to come.
The program’s projected “go-broke” date has been moved to 2034, mainly due to decades of inaction from Washington and recent legislative changes signed by President Joe Biden that expanded payouts without securing additional funding. Trump’s critics point to his tax reforms. Still, supporters argue those reforms put more money back in the pockets of seniors—many of whom can now take advantage of new deductions on all income, not just Social Security benefits.
Some in Congress and think tanks are pushing to cut or privatize the program, but Trump has consistently opposed cutting benefits for seniors. He’s resisted the Washington habit of “fixing” Social Security by raising retirement ages or slashing payments. He has instead called for government efficiency to ensure benefits reach the people who need them most.
Under Trump’s administration, there’s also been discussion about giving Americans more control over their retirement savings through optional investment accounts—empowering individuals rather than leaving all decisions to bureaucrats. Treasury officials clarified these ideas would be voluntary, not mandatory, and designed to strengthen—not dismantle—Social Security.
As the number of beneficiaries is expected to rise to 82 million by 2035, Trump has pledged to work toward solutions that protect seniors without punishing workers with massive tax hikes. His message is simple: safeguard benefits, grow the economy, and ensure that America keeps its promise to its retirees—without turning Social Security into another casualty of Washington’s political games.
