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Target: President Donald Trump, U.S. Congress, and the Social Security Administration
Goal: To urge policymakers to reject any efforts to privatize Social Security, safeguard its funding, and work transparently with the public to strengthen and expand the program for current and future beneficiaries.
For 90 years, Social Security has provided stability and dignity to millions of Americans. It is not a handout, but a benefit earned by workers through every paycheck. As advocates and lawmakers have highlighted, now is not the time for complacency or risky changes. The threat of privatization looms, jeopardizing the security of seniors, people with disabilities, and survivors who rely on Social Security.
Recent statements and initiatives from the Trump administration have raised alarms about potential 'backdoor' efforts to privatize the program. Privatization would undermine the foundation of Social Security and put millions at risk. Instead, we call for real improvements to the program, made transparently and with broad public input, to ensure Social Security remains strong for generations to come.
We demand that all policymakers commit to protecting and expanding Social Security, reject privatization in any form, and ensure that the voices of workers and beneficiaries are at the center of any proposed changes. We cannot risk returning to an era where older adults face poverty and insecurity. Social Security is a sacred promise—let's keep it.