It’s no secret that the Trump administration is itching to privatize, cut or get rid of Social Security benefits altogether. But they know how popular the program is, so they try to cast themselves as Social Security saviors.
Of course, Fox Business Network is all in on the con.
From a September 18 Fox Business article titled, “Trump admin signals Congress will need to consider all options as insolvency looms in 2034”:
Facing warnings that Social Security could become insolvent by 2034, administration officials say the program’s future depends on reforms from Congress, with all policy options expected to be debated.
“I think everything’s being considered, will be considered,” Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano said on “Mornings with Maria” Thursday. He was responding to host Maria Bartiromo asking whether he “would consider raising the retirement age.”
Fox reported that Bisignano later issued a statement saying, “Let me be clear: President Trump and I will always protect Social Security.” He also “clarified” that raising the retirement age “is not under consideration at this time.”
