The claims made by the White House, President Trump, and Republican members of Congress regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) are patently false. Contrary to their assertions, the OBBB does not eliminate taxation on Social Security benefits. In fact, this is a promise that Trump made during his campaign, which the bill fails to deliver.
The so-called changes to Social Security promised by Trump and his Republican congressional majority are more than just unrealistic—they’re a blatant fantasy! Enter the OBBB, strutting in with an enhanced tax deduction that claims to ease the financial strain on households by reducing annual income, including Social Security benefits. But don’t be fooled—this deduction is a mere mirage, set to disappear just four years after Trump leaves office. And here’s the kicker: this so-called relief will leave a significant number of Social Security recipients high and dry, especially those aged 62-64, who are outright ineligible for this fleeting handout.
The White House has engaged in a blatant disinformation campaign, exemplified by a July 1 press release that falsely claimed the OBBB makes “No Tax on Social Security a Reality.” The Social Security Administration (SSA) has also been complicit in spreading this misinformation, sending out notifications to beneficiaries that wrongly stated the OBBB eliminates taxes on Social Security.
Notably, the mainstream media has failed to condemn the Trump administration’s politicization of the SSA’s communications with Social Security beneficiaries. This lack of scrutiny has allowed the administration to misrepresent the OBBB’s impact on Social Security taxation and obscure its true effects on the program.
The reality is that the OBBB does not eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits; instead, it weakens the program’s ability to pay out full benefits to current and future beneficiaries. The truth must be told: the Trump administration’s claims about the OBBB are false, and the bill’s actual provisions will have a negative impact on Social Security’s long-term viability. It is essential to correct the administration’s misinformation and ensure that the public is aware of the OBBB’s true consequences for Social Security.
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