In Less Than a Year, Trump Erased 12 Years of Solvency

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Recent policy changes and economic shifts have slashed 12 years off the projected life span of the trust fund that pays for Medicare Part A, according to a newly updated report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

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TRUMP: We will always protect Medicare. REALITY: Reader, his tax cuts fast-tracked Medicare bankruptcy by 12 years. More below:

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-- Ways and Means Committee Democrats (@waysmeanscmte.bsky.social) Feb 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM

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... Recent policy changes and economic shifts have slashed 12 years off the projected life span of the trust fund that pays for Medicare Part A, according to a newly updated report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). ...

The GOP has long wanted to kill off Medicare, likely so that people have to work longer to help the wealthy obtain more profits.

Pres Trump looks to be working towards that goal.

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-24 03:30 PM | Reply

In less than a year, Trump erased 12 years of solvency

"This is what I voted for!"
--Boaz

#2 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-24 04:03 PM | Reply

Sounds like the only fix is more tax cuts for the world's wealthiest.

#3 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-02-24 04:09 PM | Reply

Check the tariff shelf

#4 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-02-24 07:08 PM | Reply

This is nonsense, FICA hasn't changed.

#5 | Posted by visitor_ at 2026-02-26 04:38 PM | Reply