Fact check: Presidential candidates on Social Security

By Published On: January 31, 2024Last Updated: May 15, 20240.4 min read

As the 2024 Presidential Election draws nearer, candidates have had a lot to say about Social Security. This piece in the New York Times fact checks statements made by President Joe Biden, former President Donald J. Trump, Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, and Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida on their plans for the agency if elected president.  

NOSSCR does not endorse any particular candidate or policy outlined here – our goal is to help our members stay well-informed.  

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