While Peddling Fake Facts Trump Takes Aim at Social Security Cuts 3/5/25

People who rely on Social Security checks may be feeling a little iffy about President Trump’s intentions. Trump spoke to a joint session of Congress last night and once again, raised the issue of possible fraud within the Social Security system. He’s convinced dead people are getting checks The Social Security administration addressed the matter recently saying the numbers are part of a known problem with the government’s data with millions of people over age 100 in the Social Security Administration’s database, but the vast majority aren’t receiving benefits. Why Trump keeps raising the issue when it’s been explained is unclear, but both Trump and Elon Musk have been exaggerating figures and misrepresenting Social Security data as part of the Doge cost cutting agenda We will check in with presidential historian John Rothmann for his perspective on Trump’s address. The measles outbreak continues to spread.

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The Mark Thompson Show 3/5/25

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