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On the recordMarch 1, 2025
Unfortunately, Social Security surpluses were spent and never invested in assets that have value to the U.S. Government. It is a legal Ponzi scheme.
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Lester Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson claims Social Security operates like a Ponzi scheme due to mismanagement of funds.

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