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No cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid / protect them
“I will never cut Social Security or Medicare or Medicaid.”
Promise broken Promise Date: 20 Jan 2025 Promise Deadline: 20 Jan 2029
Promise Details

Trump vowed that his agenda would not cut core social programs such as Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid. He said he would veto any budget with cuts to these. But subsequent budget drafts and proposals have signaled structural changes, cost shifts, or reductions in funding growth rates. Critics argue such moves amount to cuts in practice. Many see this promise as broken (or at risk) given budget pressures and campaign rhetoric mismatch.

Why it is broken

Budget proposals constrained benefit growth and Medicaid funding, contradicting “no cuts” pledge. Media and budget experts confirm entitlement slowdowns. Promise broken.

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