Latest Fact-Checks In Social Security

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Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on August 18, 2020 a Facebook post
“... in 2013 Obama determined Social Security would not send checks through the USPS, because it was not secure”
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By Madison Czopek • August 28, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on December 27, 2019 a Facebook post
“The Social Security check is now (or soon will be) referred to as a ‘Federal Benefit Payment.’”
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By Samantha Putterman • February 28, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on July 13, 2018 a Facebook post
Says the Democratic Party "took Social Security from the independent ‘Trust Fund’ and put it into the general fund so that Congress could spend it" and "eliminated the income tax deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding."  
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January 29, 2020
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders
stated on January 7, 2020 newsletter from the Bernie Sanders campaign
"In 2018, Biden lauded Paul Ryan for proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare."
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By Amy Sherman • January 9, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on December 2, 2019 a Facebook post
"Congress rejects $336 (per) month increase in" Social Security and disability benefits "but approves $8,872 (per) month increase for themselves."  
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January 2, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on May 31, 2019 a Facebook post
Says presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said, "Social Security must (be) expanded to illegal immigration, it’s their right."
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By Samantha Putterman • June 5, 2019
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on September 5, 2018 an exchange with reporters
"We’re making (Medicare) stronger. We’re making Social Security stronger."  
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By Jon Greenberg • September 6, 2018
Hakeem Jeffries
Hakeem Jeffries
stated on April 29, 2018 an interview on CNN
President Donald Trump’s budget "threatened to cut $2 trillion from Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid"
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By Dan Clark • May 4, 2018
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
stated on March 29, 2018 a tweet
"Republicans in Congress are plotting to take away Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security."
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By Louis Jacobson • April 5, 2018
New Century Times
New Century Times
stated on December 9, 2016 a web post
"Republicans Looking To Cut Social Security As Much As 50 percent Immediately."
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By Louis Jacobson • December 14, 2016
Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher
stated on September 12, 2016 a TV ad
Says Tom Nelson "backed higher taxes on Social Security, costing Wisconsin seniors $95 million."  
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September 30, 2016
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on September 7, 2016 a campaign website
Says Patrick Murphy advocated for "cuts to Social Security and Medicare."
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By Joshua Gillin • September 8, 2016
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on February 17, 2016 a speech
When Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate, "that was the end" of Romney’s chances to win.  
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February 26, 2016
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on July 20, 2015 various conservative websites
"Obama Makes Huge Move to BAN Social Security Recipients From Owning Guns"
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July 30, 2015
Carlos Curbelo
Carlos Curbelo
stated on September 18, 2014 a speech to a college GOP group
Social Security and Medicare are "a Ponzi scheme."
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By Amy Sherman • September 24, 2014
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on September 3, 2014 a campaign ad
Says Mark Pryor voted "to give Social Security benefits to illegal immigrants."
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By Louis Jacobson • September 4, 2014
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders
stated on September 25, 2013 an MSNBC interview
"(Texas Republicans) believe in abolishing Social Security, abolishing V.A. health care."
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By Julie Kliegman • October 2, 2013
Todd Young
Todd Young
stated on June 19, 2013 a letter to a constituent
"Nearly 70 percent of all federal spending will go towards Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid" in fiscal year 2014.
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By Louis Jacobson • July 2, 2013
Workers' Voice
Workers' Voice
stated on October 1, 2012 a campaign flier
Says U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson supports a plan for "privatizing Social Security."
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By Dave Umhoefer • October 25, 2012
Senior Citizens League
Senior Citizens League
stated on September 3, 2012 mailer
" … if the Agreement goes into effect, the millions of Mexican citizens who will become eligible for Social Security benefits may have a far stronger claim to benefits and protection against cuts than U.S. citizens!"
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By Janel Davis • October 15, 2012
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