Vice President Kamala Harris incorrectly stated former President Donald Trump’s policies on Social Security during rallies in Charlotte and Greensboro, NC. The Democratic nominee claimed that Trump intended to cut payments when, in fact, he called for “no cuts” and the elimination of taxes on the entitlement. Approximately 67 million Americans receive Social Security payments, making fear of cuts a potential motivator for many voters. The Trump campaign’s official platform states that the 45th president would “fight for and protect Social Security and Medicare with no cuts, including no changes to the retirement age.” In contrast, Harris has not stated her position on Trump’s call to eliminate taxes on Social Security payouts.
