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Scott Bessent: “Unequivocally no cuts in Social Security," he said. "The Trump accounts are a supplement, not a substitute… if they have…”

On the recordOctober 9, 2026
Unequivocally no cuts in Social Security," he said. "The Trump accounts are a supplement, not a substitute… if they have maintained their Trump accounts into retirement age, then they will also have a substantial nest egg that they can draw upon for their retirement needs.
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Scott Bessent

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Addressing concerns about Social Security cuts.

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