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Trump issues Social Security proclamation
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in the Oval Office commemorating the 90 years since the Social Security Act was enacted.
- The Social Security Act, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935, created a federal safety net addressing unemployment, illness, disability, death, and old age.
- Trump touted his administration's achievements such as cutting average call wait times from 30 to six minutes, removing 275,000 illegal beneficiaries, and advancing provisions for seniors to pay zero tax on benefits.
- The proclamation hailed Social Security as a landmark piece of legislation based on the enduring commitment that workers who have contributed to the nation will receive ongoing assistance, security, and the help they need.
- Despite criticism that workforce cuts and tax reforms may hurt the program, Trump reiterated his pledge to defend Social Security and emphasized efforts to root out fraud for future generations.
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AARP West Virginia hosts events celebrating 90 years of Social Security
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - For 90 years, Social Security has been keeping promises for generations of hardworking Americans. To celebrate those nine decades, AARP West Virginia hosted a series of events across Charleston on Thursday, which marked the 90th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law. The first stop was at Capitol Market for an ice cream social where folks could get the scoop on Social S…
Trump celebrates Social Security’s 90th anniversary, claims he’s strengthening it
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday honoring the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act of 1935. Before doing so, he touted what he sees as the keeping of his promise to preserve and protect the program and to lower taxes for seniors who receive Social Security benefits.
Social Security marks 90th anniversary
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Thursday marks the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act. President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law in 1935 as a way to give older Americans economic stability, but today the program faces future funding challenges. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Thursday honoring 90 years of Social Security. The program currently benefits nearly 70 million Americans, mostly retired, with an average monthly chec…
Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver GazetteTrump touts ‘no tax’ on Social Security to mark program’s 90th anniversary
President Donald Trump touted his efforts to lower costs for senior citizens Thursday during remarks commemorating the 90th anniversary of Social Security. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill…
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