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Trump floats 'cutting' retirement spending, drawing quick pushback from Biden (www.nbcnews.com)

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The Republican nominee-in-waiting said that “there’s a lot you can do in terms of cutting” when pressed on CNBC about the solvency of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump opened the door Monday to “cutting” spending under Social Security and Medicare, drawing swift pushback from President Joe Biden and elevating a key policy battle in the 2024 election.

Phoning into CNBC's "Squawk Box," Trump was pressed on how he plans to resolve the long-term solvency problems of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

“So first of all, there is a lot you can do in terms of entitlements, in terms of cutting,” Trump responded. “And in terms of, also, the theft and the bad management of entitlements — tremendous bad management of entitlements — there’s tremendous amounts of things and numbers of things you can do.”

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[-] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 64 points 8 months ago

That makes me think of the two pro Trump ladies on the Channel 5 video that were complaining about social security being too low. I'm sure their reaction will be "But it won't affect me, only cheaters!"

[-] rigatti@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

I used to love Channel 5 and Andrew but haven't been able to bring myself to watch since any of the allegations against him came out.

Has he made any sort of indication that he has learned and changed from that experience or has it just been business as normal since he started making content again?

[-] CheesyGordita@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

Yeah, he made a statement I think on Twitter or somewhere apologizing and recognizing his wrongdoing. Whether it was sincere or not, I dunno

[-] nonfuinoncuro@lemm.ee 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

What were the allegations?

Edit: eww, read his wiki

In January 2023, two women posted TikTok videos accusing Callaghan of trying to pressure them into having sex with him. A reporter at The Stranger then interviewed two other women who alleged that Callaghan tried to pressure them into having sex with him and made them uncomfortable. On January 12, his legal representative responded to the allegations in a statement released to Variety, saying in part: "Conversations about pressure and consent are extremely important and Andrew wants to have these conversations, so he can continue to learn and grow. While every dynamic is open to interpretation and proper communication is critical from all those involved, repeated requests for money should not be part of these conversations."

On January 15, Callaghan responded to the allegations in a YouTube video, stating that some of the allegations about him are "not true" or "missing important contextual information" but apologizing for his behavior and revealing plans to attend therapy and Alcoholics Anonymous. On February 28, The Stranger published an additional story with two more women accusing Callaghan of sexual assault and coercion that took place at Loyola University in 2017. Callaghan's legal representative said, "Andrew has taken accountability for his role in other situations and will be the first to admit his shortcomings; however, these accusations go further and are completely without merit. Andrew will utilize every option he has in order to clear his name and protect his reputation."

[-] Hominine@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

God dammit. Thanks for saving us the clicks.

[-] uberdroog@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Not invalidating anyone's experience, I'm just curious on the details. One person's drunk harassment....

[-] jo3shmoo@sh.itjust.works 9 points 8 months ago

Happens all the time with patients I see on disability or Medicaid. I had a patient tell me last week about how his social security disability income is tight and we "need Trump back to fix things." Yeah okay, good luck with that buddy.

[-] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 7 points 8 months ago

The vast majority of people who vote right of center don't realize they're doing so at their own expense...

[-] Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Conservatives aren't exactly known for their intelligence.

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

I've seen plenty of conservatives insist that investments pay back better than SS. Therefore, all retirement should be privatized and invested in the stock market.

I've never really seen why they are wro- 40% market dip OH SHIT OH FUCK OH NO!

[-] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

Yeah, you're highly reliant on your personal ability to control yourself and actually invest that money without ever taking it out AND investing it right so your plan doesn't blow up in your face just at you're about to retire.

So a universal system is better.

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

Okay, but here me out. What if we privatized the gains and just socialized the losses?

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