On the recordJuly 30, 2025
Calling this a five-alarm fire is an understatement, and between Bessent’s comments and the harm DOGE has already done to the agency, it’s clear Trump was lying all along about protecting Social Security.
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Wyden reacts to Bessent's comments regarding Social Security.
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