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False Promises on Medicare and Social Security

GOP denials on cutting Medicare and Social Security: The lie some fool themselves into believing despite the proof otherwise.

Libby Winkler
4 min readFeb 14, 2023
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The GOP’s False Promises on Medicare and Social Security

For decades, the Republican Party has been promising to protect and preserve the entitlements of Medicare and Social Security.

But despite their repeated assurances, recent legislation has revealed a different reality — one that could have devastating consequences for millions of Americans who rely on these benefits for their livelihood.

Let’s take a closer look at how the GOP is lying about its commitment to preserving Medicare and Social Security.

The Problem with “Reform”

In 2021, Republicans in Congress passed a sweeping budget bill that cut $1.9 trillion from Medicare over 10 years.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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