One after another, callers on a telephone town hall with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga pressed the Michigan Republican about possible cuts to #Social #Security.
“We worked our entire life,” one said. “But we can’t get any help because we can’t get through to anybody.”
Huizenga pledged throughout the meeting: “Let me just reiterate, Social Security is not being touched.”
Similar exchanges have played out across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. in recent days,
as widespread cuts prompt fears among constituents about the popular program,
which provides monthly benefits to retirees and some children.
It’s left Republicans scrambling to reassure voters and play down Musk’s comments about Social Security and his ability to make cuts.
At a fiery in-person town hall in Asheville, North Carolina, one of the first questions Rep. Chuck Edwards fielded was on how he would
“ensure the protection of our Social Security benefits.”
After the question was read, the room of about 300 people erupted in applause.
While Trump has repeatedly said he “will not cut Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid benefits,” the administration has begun layoffs affecting over 10% of the Social Security Administration workforce and the closure of dozens of offices nationwide.
The GOP accuses Democrats of “fear-mongering” on the matter.
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