Former President Donald Trump, in a series of appearances on CNBC's Squawk Box, suggested that spending on entitlements such as Social Security and Medicare could be cut as a solution to their long-term solvency issues, stating "There is a lot you can do in terms of entitlements in terms of cutting." This statement has sparked a wave of criticism, including a swift rebuke from President Biden's campaign. Critics, including those within his own party, have expressed confusion and concern over Trump's remarks, highlighting a potential shift in his policy approach. The discussion around cutting entitlements has ignited a broader debate on the future of these programs.
Donald Trump Suggests Cutting Retirement Programs In Incoherent Ramble https://t.co/OLgQbPuZbU
New: Trump floats cutting Social Security & Medicare, prompting swift rebuke from Biden + Ds pledging to protect both. R strategist perplexed at Trump's recent maneuvers: "Trump cutting entitlements and boosting TikTok, what is the world coming to" https://t.co/7uKcql2Fqr
Trump Floats ‘Cutting’ Spending On Entitlements Like Social Security And Medicare https://t.co/wcjFDWTyXa https://t.co/DxGRjC18a1
Donald Trump suggested cutting entitlements in a rambling TV answer that made no sense https://t.co/S4VqSEGuD2
When asked how he would resolve the long-term solvency problems of Social Security, former President Trump responded that “there is a lot you can do in terms of entitlements, in terms of cutting,” drawing swift criticism from President Biden’s campaign. https://t.co/eJDgX4ip81
Trump on CNBC's Squawk Box this morning: "There is a lot you can do in terms of entitlements in terms of cutting." https://t.co/VkHXK9p4Er
Trump on @SquawkCNBC on entitlements: https://t.co/mTbLlrSL6r
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