President Donald Trump marked the 90th anniversary of Social Security in July by signing a proclamation in the Oval Offi ce stating that the safety net is “more resilient than ever before.”
“I made a sacred pledge to our seniors that I would always protect Social Security, and under this administration, we’re keeping that promise and strengthening Social Security for generations to come,” Trump said.
However, despite his comforting words, experts across the political spectrum are raising alarms, warning that Social Security is heading toward a fi scal catastrophe.
Without major reform, they say, millions could lose benefi ts in the next decade.
The data support their concerns. OCTOBER 2025 | NEWSMAX 61