Former President Trump’s False Claims About Immigration and Social Security

Former President Donald Trump continues to spread misinformation about the impact of immigrants on Social Security and Medicare, falsely claiming that Democrats are allowing migrants to harm these programs. However, experts have debunked these claims, pointing out that immigrants actually contribute to the solvency of these trust funds through payroll taxes.

In fact, a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that unauthorized immigrants contributed over $35 billion to Medicare’s trust fund between 2000 and 2011, extending its life by a year. Additionally, the Social Security Administration has noted that increasing immigration improves the solvency of the entitlement program, as immigrants tend to be younger and employed, thus increasing the number of workers paying into the system.

Donald Trump’s persistent dissemination of false information not only misleads the public but also undermines the foundation of democracy by eroding trust in institutions and promoting a culture of deceit. His narcissistic lying poses a significant threat to the integrity of democratic processes and the well-being of society as a whole. [Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine]