Rep. Dina Titus is at it again, trying to scare seniors in Nevada and across the country.
This time, she’s claiming that House Republicans and President Trump are “threatening to privatize and diminish” Social Security.
That sounds dramatic. But it’s just not true. Here’s what she wrote:
“For 90 years, Social Security has helped struggling Americans get ahead. Now, House Republicans and President Trump are threatening to privatize and diminish this critical program.”
That’s a bold claim. And it’s meant to stir up fear, especially among older voters.
But when you take a closer look, the facts don’t back it up.
What’s Actually Happening
Nobody in Congress — not Republicans, not President Trump — is pushing a bill to privatize Social Security.
In fact, Trump has said over and over that he wants to protect Social Security and Medicare.
President Trump Delivers on Social Security Promise: Stronger, Faster, and More Secure for All Americanshttps://t.co/QHTzy3RcZG
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 14, 2025
Just a few years ago, he signed an executive order to defer payroll taxes but made it clear it wouldn’t touch Social Security funding.
More recently, House Republicans introduced a proposal called the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
One of its features? Ending taxes on Social Security benefits. That’s a move to help seniors, not hurt them.
If you’re getting a monthly Social Security check, not having to pay taxes on it would be a huge win.
That’s not “diminishing” the program — that’s respecting the people who paid into it their whole lives.
Why the Scare Tactics?
Democrats have a long history of using scare tactics around Social Security.
Every election cycle, they dust off the same talking points. “Republicans want to cut your benefits” or “They’re going to privatize the whole thing.”
But again, they don’t show any real proof. No bill. No vote. No quote from Trump saying he wants to gut Social Security.
They’ll point to vague comments from years ago or twist proposals from decades past.
Remember when President George W. Bush floated the idea of voluntary private accounts for younger workers?
That wasn’t a plan to take away benefits — it was a way to let younger folks build their own nest egg alongside Social Security.
Optional. Not mandatory. And not part of the 2025 GOP agenda.
The Real Problem: Social Security Is Going Broke
Here’s what Titus refuses to tell you: Social Security is in serious trouble.
According to the Social Security Administration, the trust fund is set to run out by 2035. If nothing changes, retirees could face automatic cuts of 20 to 25 percent in their benefits.
That’s not a Republican scare story. That’s a fact.
Republicans want to talk about real solutions to save the program.
That might mean slowly raising the retirement age, changing the way cost-of-living increases are calculated, or adjusting benefits for high earners.
None of those ideas involve cutting current retirees’ checks.
But if we do nothing — like Democrats seem to want — the program is going to hit a wall.
Nevada Deserves Better
Nevadans aren’t stupid. We know the difference between real threats and political theater.
It’s hard enough for seniors in places like Las Vegas, Reno, and Elko to stretch their dollars.
Playing games with their future for the sake of soundbites is just plain wrong.
Instead of fear-mongering, Rep. Titus should join the conversation about how to protect Social Security for the next generation — and the ones after that.
Dina Titus’s latest comments are misleading – at best.
There’s no Republican plan to privatize Social Security. President Trump has said he’ll protect it. House Republicans just introduced a bill to cut taxes on it.
What we really need is an honest debate about saving Social Security before it’s too late.
Let’s fix the program — not play politics with it.
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