Former President Donald Trump has long vowed to protect Social Security. But the bevy of tax breaks he’s promised – including pledging to stop taxing Social Security benefits – could hasten the depletion of the beloved entitlement program’s trust funds and leave seniors with smaller monthly payments.

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The Social Security Administration is facing a funding cliff that could be accelerated by Trump's economic proposals, a think-tank says.

Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.

Without Congressional and Presidential action to raise revenues, benefits would be immediately reduced by 23 percent Under Trump's plan benefits will fall by 33 percent.

Donald Trump’s proposals would accelerate the date—from fiscal year 2034 to fiscal year 2031—when Social Security will run out of money to pay full benefits as promised and would require larger benefit cuts unless Congress acts,

Former President Donald Trump’s plans to slash taxes are expected to “dramatically” weaken Social Security’s finances — and make the program insolvent three years ahead of schedule.

The analysis factored in Trump’s plans to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, tips and overtime, his immigration proposals and his promise to impose steep tariffs.