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Trump Marks Social Security's 90th Anniversary Amid Claims He's Strengthening the Program
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, claiming he has strengthened the program.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act of 1935 and claimed that his administration is strengthening the program, despite critics arguing that changes made during his presidency have actually reduced benefits for some recipients. The Social Security Act was passed during the Great Depression to provide financial assistance to vulnerable Americans. Trump's proclamation marks a significant milestone in the program's history, but its future remains uncertain under his successor.
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