Beth Van Duyne Defends Trump's Stance on Social Security and Criticizes "Unsubstantiated" Democratic Arguments

Defense of Social Security and Trump's Commitment

• 🎯 President Trump has repeatedly promised to protect and strengthen Social Security, not cut it, contrary to claims made by Democrats.
• 💡 Van Duyne emphasizes that Trump's commitment is to increase efficiency and accountability within the Social Security Administration (SSA).
• ⚠️ She highlights that waste, fraud, and abuse exist within the SSA, citing an estimate of $72 billion in improper payments between 2015 and 2022.

Addressing Criticisms and Improving Service

• 📈 The congresswoman presented data showing significant improvement in customer service for the SSA's National 800 number under the Trump administration, with average speed of answer decreasing from 35.8 minutes to 21.6 minutes.
• 🗣️ She directly refutes claims that Trump intends to reduce or eliminate Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, stating these programs "will not be touched."
• ⚖️ Van Duyne clarifies that SSA employees, including those with read-only access to systems, are subject to the same legal penalties for improper disclosure of sensitive information as any other employee.

Call for Bipartisan Cooperation

• ✅ She urges colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together to make the SSA a more effective and efficient program.
• 🤝 The goal is to address the status quo, which is deemed no longer acceptable, and deliver on the promise of change that Americans voted for.