Conservatives Rip Boomers for Backing Tax Hike to Protect Social Security - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

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Claim 1 of 3Not checkedA Cato Institute survey found that 89 percent of Americans over age 65 said Social Security benefits should be protected even if it meant higher taxes for younger workers.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 3Not checkedThe poll sparked conservative backlash on social media, with critics arguing that raising taxes on younger workers to preserve Social Security is unfair or immoral.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 3Not checkedCongress is expected to keep debating Social Security reform as the program approaches trust-fund depletion in the early 2030s, with possible fixes including higher payroll taxes, lifting the earnings cap, raising the retirement age, or reducing benefits for higher earners.View evidenceHide evidence

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