The subject of this e-mail from the Social Security Administration made me stop and double-check to be sure that it’s legitimate. It is. So now Trump wants propaganda sent directly to seniors.
Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans.
The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation’s economy.
“This is a historic step forward for America’s seniors,” said Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano. “For nearly 90 years, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for older Americans. By significantly reducing the tax burden on benefits, this legislation reaffirms President Trump’s promise to protect Social Security and helps ensure that seniors can better enjoy the retirement they’ve earned.”
The new law includes a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples. Additionally, it provides an enhanced deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and older, ensuring that retirees can keep more of what they have earned.
Social Security remains committed to providing timely, accurate information to the public and will continue working closely with federal partners to ensure beneficiaries understand how this legislation may affect them.
The problem with propaganda is that sticky thing called reality. You can convince others of a falsehood that’s about someone else, but trying to convince those who are directly affected by something is a fool’s pursuit. Bisignano isn’t addressing the millions of us who are now collecting Social Security benefits, his message is intended to please Trump.
“Unbelievable” and “unconscionable”
By next May when Colbert’s show ends, Trump will be gone or we’ll be in a full-blown Constitutional crisis.
Losing money for the syndicates and their owners, I meant to say.
My husband Tom said a year ago that once they start cancelling the late night comedians, probably on some lame pretense like they are losing, that will be the “canary in the coal mine” for the beginning of the end of freedom of speech in entertainment
Watch the latest Jon Stewart. Hysterical AND scary. They also have a really interesting cancer researcher on.
Agreed, but I’m glad that the former SSA administrator said what he said.
Unconscionable? Sure, but remeber the man in charge has no conscience. Unbelievable? Not in the least. Predictable would be more apt. Remember, this is the guy who needed his name printed on the stimulus checks.