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From Crisis to Collapse: The GOP’s Long Game to Dismantle Social Security
The latest push to undermine Social Security is already taking shape. Understanding the GOP’s long-term strategy is crucial because millions of Americans will lose if they succeed.
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From Crisis to Collapse: The GOP’s Long Game to Dismantle Social Security
For decades, the Republican Party has worked—sometimes in the shadows, sometimes in plain sight—to chip away at Social Security, the backbone of America’s social safety net. From Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, conservatives have used a combination of manufactured crises, misinformation, and legislative maneuvers to justify efforts to gut the program.
Now, the latest push to undermine Social Security is already taking shape. Understanding the GOP’s long-term strategy is crucial because millions of Americans will lose if they succeed.
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