The president and his allies are justifying cuts on allegations of ‘waste’ to pay for his tax plan
The Trump administration is planning significant cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, justifying these reductions by falsely claiming widespread waste and fraud, particularly by suggesting millions of dead individuals are receiving benefits. These claims, which lack substantial evidence, aim to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. The administration targets over $1 trillion in savings, with $880 billion to be cut from Medicaid. Despite earlier promises not to touch Social Security, the administration now seeks cuts, contradicting its previous stance.
