A series of tweets from various Democratic representatives highlight a contentious issue surrounding the proposed budget by House Republicans, which allegedly aims to cut Social Security benefits. According to the tweets, the proposed changes would affect Americans aged 59 or younger by raising the retirement age to 69 and slashing benefits. This move has been met with criticism from Democrats who argue that Social Security is a promise for Americans to retire with dignity. Representatives from different states, including New York, California, Massachusetts, and Georgia, have voiced their opposition, citing the impact on their constituents. For example, the plan is said to cut benefits for 580,000 people in NY-16, 550,000 in LA County, and 630,000 in MA-7. Democrats are committed to fighting against these proposed changes, emphasizing the importance of protecting Social Security.
The GOP's extreme 2025 budget would cut Social Security for 257 million Americans age 59 or younger. It doesn't get much worse than cutting Social Security benefits while they continue cutting taxes for billionaires and big corporations.
.@HouseGOP have made it clear, their plan would raise the retirement age for everyone 59 & under. This would cut Social Security benefits for 80% of my constituents, forcing them to work longer for less. In total, 8.6M people in GA would see their Social Security benefits cut. https://t.co/OQHJAAIfv0
Last month, roughly 80% of House Republicans endorsed a plan that would cut Social Security for American families, including 600,000 Missourians in #MO05. That’s not right—and I’ll keep fighting to protect Missourians’ hard-earned Social Security benefits! https://t.co/kcH116UfEW
House Republicans' budget plan would slash 540,000 CT-01 residents' earned benefits. If Americans are living longer, we can’t ask them to live on LESS! That’s why @HouseDemocrats are working to protect and enhance Social Security for the first time in more than 50 years. https://t.co/YU7xQqatVY
For generations, Social Security has fulfilled the promise that all Americans should be able to retire with dignity. Extremists keep threatening to break this promise, raising the retirement age, cutting benefits, & forcing 74% of Pennsylvanians to work longer for less. https://t.co/d94cOYElsg
If House Republicans get their way, every single American aged 59 or younger will have their Social Security benefits cut. That's simply wrong — and I stand with @HouseDemocrats and @POTUS against it ever happening. https://t.co/YjvOQRW6Pq https://t.co/3wtwmT8UwS
Seniors rely on Social Security to age with stability, and they've earned this benefit by paying into the program over a lifetime of hard work. Cutting benefits or raising the retirement age is unacceptable—that's why I'm fighting to protect the promise of Social Security.
House Republicans’ new proposed budget is an extreme wish list of cuts to programs millions of Americans rely on. They want to raise the retirement age to 69 and increase costs for seniors on Medicare. I won’t let this happen. https://t.co/sqOQaCvG19
Social Security is a sacred promise that allows folks to retire with dignity. Yet Republicans want to break that promise by slashing this program, including for 630,000 people in #MA7. I'll always fight to protect Social Security & support our seniors & folks with disabilities. https://t.co/iw7V1zdk0I
House Republicans' new extreme budget would cut Social Security benefits for 550,000 people in our district in LA County. @HouseDemocrats will fight back against any Republican attempt to rip away your hard-earned benefits. https://t.co/gIPBxT8eP5
For generations, Social Security has fulfilled the promise that hardworking Americans can retire with dignity. 170+ Republicans unveiled a budget plan that breaks this promise by raising the retirement age & cutting benefits. I'm a NO on forcing folks to work longer for less.
New Yorkers have worked hard to earn their Social Security Benefits. Republicans’ plan to raise the retirement age would cut Social Security benefits for 580,000 people in NY-16. In Congress, Democrats are working hard to protect Social Security benefits for everyone.
For generations, Social Security has ensured Americans can age & retire with dignity. But House Republicans' new proposal would raise the retirement age & slash benefits for every American aged 59 or younger. I will continue working to protect & strengthen Social Security. https://t.co/QyoT7IP7NO
House Republicans say they're listening to Donald Trump with their new budget gutting Social Security benefits. I've got a better idea: How about they listen to hardworking Americans who don't want their Social Security ripped away? https://t.co/K8BO7XoNgu
If House Republicans get their way, every American age 59 or younger will have their Social Security benefits cut. That's plain wrong. Social Security is the promise that all Americans can retire with dignity. I'll always fight to keep that promise for the people of #NC13. https://t.co/ve5OErMG4E