| A foundational cornerstone of America’s middle class, Social Security turns 90 today. For nearly a century, the program has been the ticket to financial security for millions of Americans who have worked hard to retire with grace and dignity.
But Kentucky and D.C. Republicans are hellbent on destroying it at the behest of billionaires.
A recap of Kentucky Republicans and the Administration’s actions to date:
- Kentucky Republicans voted for the Big, Ugly Law, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted was a “backdoor for privatizing Social Security.”
- Kentucky Republicans fully submitted to Elon Musk’s plan to gut the agency, which cut phone lines, fired staff, and laid off workers through his cruel DOGE effort. To date, Social Security offices have lost an estimated 20% of staff.
- The Administration rolled out a proposal to cut disability benefits to recipients.
- According to the Chief Actuary, the Social Security trust fund is predicted to run out of money faster than previous estimates because of the Big, Ugly Law.
Social Security By The Numbers:
- More than 1 million Kentuckians receive Social Security.
- More than 150,000 Kentuckians receive Supplemental Security Income (disability benefits).
- 63% of retirees rely on Social Security for at least half of their income.
- Social Security lifts more than 330,000 Kentuckians out of poverty.
- 79% say Social Security earned benefits shouldn’t be reduced in any way.
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene:
“For 90 years, Social Security has represented our nation’s promise that every American worker deserves to retire with dignity and peace of mind. Kentucky Republicans have chosen to break that promise, falling in line behind cruel efforts to reduce benefits and open a dangerous backdoor for privatization. Kentucky Republicans lied on the campaign trail to get elected and have proven that they do not work for Kentuckians – they work for the wealthy and well-connected. The DCCC will hold Kentucky Republicans accountable for their broken promises every day until Kentuckians reject them next November.” |
