US EditionMore older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds
- An April 2025 AP-NORC poll found that nearly 30% of Americans aged 60 and older express little or no confidence in receiving Social Security payments when they need them.
- The poll results reflect increased uncertainty linked to staffing cuts and large reforms at the Social Security Administration initiated under the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency.
- The decline in confidence is strongest among older Democrats, with about half now doubting benefit availability, while around six in ten older Republicans remain very or extremely confident.
- The latest report on Social Security and Medicare projects that the program will no longer be able to pay full benefits starting in 2035, and currently, about 72.5 million individuals receive Social Security payments.
- The partisan divide and ongoing reforms have made Social Security an important issue ahead of next year’s midterm elections, with voters expressing concern and both parties preparing to address the program’s future.
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Poll shows doubts about Social Security
WASHINGTON — As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren't confident the benefit will be available to them, a poll…
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Poll: People worry about future of Social Security
WASHINGTON — As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren’t confident the benefit will be available to them, a poll…
Most seniors depend on Social Security and would care deeply if payments stopped - new data confirms what we already knew
It should go without saying that with 70 million Americans participating in the Social Security program in some capacity, it’s one of the most critical institutions in the US. In fact, it’s not untrue to say that millions of Americans rely on these benefits to keep them above the poverty line and pay for food. Key Points One Redditor wanted to know how real people would feel if Social Security payments suddenly stopped. The poll conducted by…
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