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Trump said in his campaign that he wants to cut taxes on social security benefits because it's taking a toll on the senior population in the US. Now that he's been elected, this plan will seemingly come to fruition. Short term, this will mean more money for those on social security, but according to experts, it's predicted that these larger monthly checks will deplete the social security fund meaning less money for younger Americans and low-income retirees in the future.

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