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Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral Raises Red Flags on Social Security

  • President announces four moves amid impasse over relief bill
  • Top Democrats say Trump could be hobbling retiree programs
Bloomberg business news
Watch: President Donald Trump announced four executive actions on Saturday, including a temporary payroll tax deferral for some workers and continued expanded unemployment benefits, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hobble the U.S. economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
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President Donald Trump announced four executive actions on Saturday, including a temporary payroll tax deferral for some workers and continued expanded unemployment benefits, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hobble the U.S. economy.

The moves were criticized by Democrats and some Republicans as, variously, proving little real help, an unconstitutional power grab from Congress, and a backhanded way to defund Social Security and Medicare, critical programs for millions of American retirees.