The White House is firing back at Democrats who are criticizing President Trump’s plan to audit the Social Security Administration.
In a recent interview on “Hannity,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed Democrats for their hypocrisy on the issue, saying that they have long promised to root out waste and abuse in the system.
A Promise to the American People
Leavitt pointed out that former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have both championed the idea of eliminating waste and fraud in government spending.
“If you just listen to the words of those Democrat politicians, you would think you are listening to President Trump, Elon Musk, and our entire administration,” she said.
“We are saying the exact same things that Democrat politicians promised the American people they would do for decades. President Trump is just the first president in our lifetimes to actually do it.”
The Goal of the Audit
So, what’s the goal of the audit? According to Leavitt, President Trump has directed Elon Musk and the DOGE team to identify fraud at the Social Security Administration.
They suspect that there are tens of millions of deceased people who are receiving fraudulent Social Security payments. The team aims to identify and eliminate:
- Duplicate payments
- Payments to deceased people who are no longer living
- Protect the integrity of the system for hardworking Americans who have been paying into it their entire lives
Rest Assured: Your Social Security Checks are Safe
Leavitt wants to reassure the American people that if they have paid into the system honestly, they will continue to receive their Social Security checks.
“Do not buy into the lies from the legacy fake news media, who are trying to fear you and scare you into believing otherwise,” she said.
The Backlash from Democrats
Despite the reassurances, Democrats have been vocal in their criticism of the plan, arguing that it’s a violation of the Constitution and filing lawsuits to try to stop it.
However, the White House is pointing out that prominent Democrats, including former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, have also championed the idea of eliminating waste and abuse in government spending.
What the American People Think
Recent polling shows that Americans may be on the side of Trump and Musk on this issue. A poll conducted by the Trafalgar Group found that 49% of respondents approve of DOGE’s efforts, while 44% disapprove.
The Bottom Line
The White House is standing firm on its promise to root out waste and abuse in the Social Security Administration.
With the support of the American people, it’s likely that this plan will move forward, despite the backlash from Democrats. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!