At Thanksgiving we remember what we’re thankful for. For many seniors among our family and friends, thankfulness includes financial security in old age through Social Security and Medicare. But Trump’s go-for-broke tax bill gives big tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our country, and this will cause large budget deficits to threaten Social Security and Medicare.
The Congressional Budget Office has warned that Trump’s tax cuts for the very rich would add $1.5 trillion to the national debt. Because of the pay-as-you-go rule, Medicare could be cut by $25 billion as soon as next year. Afterwards, our government would have to cut “mandatory spending” – which means Social Security and Medicare – because of even bigger deficits from Trump’s tax plan.
We’re thankful for the support people receive from Social Security and Medicare. But if we want to keep it we have to take action now. Please call your U.S. senators and ask them to vote NO on Trump’s go-for-broke tax plan. And please pass this message on to everyone you know, all over the country!
WHAT TO SAY:
My name is [name] and I’m a constituent from [zip code]. Trump’s tax cuts will benefit the wealthy over the middle class and they will cause big budget deficits for years. I’m afraid Social Security and Medicare benefits will be cut because our government won’t have enough money to pay for them. My family, friends, and I all benefit from the financial security that Social Security and Medicare give to seniors. Their health and financial peace of mind matter to us. Please vote against Trump’s tax plan.
California Senators:
Sen. Kamala Harris (email)
(415) 355-9041 • DC: (202) 224-3553
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (email)
(415) 393-0707 • DC: (202) 224-3841
Contact your Senator (anywhere in the country)
More info:
- Robert Reich: Hello Trump Tax Cuts, Goodbye Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security
- First, Republicans want tax cuts. Next, they’ll try gutting Medicare and Social Security
