Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, recently stated on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that politicians are not being honest when they say they won’t touch Social Security. His comments come amid concerns raised by President Donald Trump assuring that Social Security will not be touched and as attendees at town hall meetings express worries about potential cuts to the program. Elon Musk, who leads Department of Government Efficiency efforts to reduce spending, has also criticized Social Security, leading to concerns among Trump allies.
Curtis emphasized the need for honesty and transparency regarding Social Security, stating that the program needs to be addressed to ensure its sustainability for future generations, especially younger individuals who are further away from retirement. He suggested having conversations with younger generations about potential changes to the program to avoid more drastic measures in the future.
The senator plans to introduce a change to Social Security in the coming months, although details of the bill were not provided by his spokesperson. Social Security, which includes retirement and disability benefit programs, is considered untouchable in politics due to its widespread popularity.
Republicans, including Curtis, have been focused on reducing the federal deficit and cutting government costs, leading to efforts to reform Social Security. Curtis has been vocal about his desire to address Social Security reform and has previously expressed his willingness to lead discussions on the matter.
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