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President-Elect Donald Trump's Social Security Strategy Is Facing a No-Win Scenario

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Social Security income is foundational to the financial well-being of most aging Americans .

For 40 consecutive years , the Trustees Report has pointed to a long-term funding obligation shortfall.

President-elect Trump might also choose to tackle Social Security reform when he takes office in January 2029 .

Taxation of benefits is expected to generate $943.9 billion in income for Social Security between 2024 and 2033 .

Amending the Social Security Act will require 60 votes in the upper house of Congress .

Changing Social Security will require bipartisan support, which has been hard to come by when it concerns America 's leading retirement program.

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