Outside First DOGE Caucus Meeting, Republican Says 'There Will Be Some Cuts' to Social Security | Common Dreams
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"I think these should be on the table," GOP Rep. Greg Lopez said of Social Security and Medicare.

Summary

At the first meeting of the DOGE Caucus, a new congressional group focused on government efficiency, Republican Rep. Greg Lopez stated that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are likely “on the table” as part of debt reduction efforts.

The caucus, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to slash government spending, raising concerns among advocacy groups about potential attacks on anti-poverty programs.

Critics, including Social Security Works, warn the caucus may push for privatization and benefit reductions.

This comes despite Trump’s prior commitment to protect these programs.

  • Geobloke@lemm.ee
    10·
    6 hours ago

    It’s funny, I listened to Steve Bannon’s war room the other day and he was demanding that they not touch social security and go after the elites and the NGOs instead. Can’t imagine this will play well with the voters that swung towards the republicans

    • futatorius@lemm.ee
      1·
      9 minutes ago

      So Bannon’s the Röhm of this administration? Interesting to see when and how they give him the shove.

    • A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      17 minutes ago

      oh i’m sure the voters will do the same thing they always do.

      Rabidly support it until its too late, then go full “I didnt think he was going to hurt MY social security! Its not me hes supposed to be hurting! Its the poors! and the minorities! Why is he hurting me?! I’m a loyal supporter!”