• satanmat@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    Short version— we don’t know.

    Longer version— it is likely, doge is looking to make cuts, and while it would be insanely unpopular, it could be on the table.

    The treasury secretary wants to reduce the deficit to 3% of gdp but also to cut taxes… so cuts to social programs are possible (likely)

    So while we can say we don’t know for sure, it is highly likely.

    • jacksilver@lemmy.world
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      7 days ago

      Just to clarify “doge” isn’t a real thing and has no real power. They can propose cuts, but it would be the senate and the house that would have to pass changes to social security. They may take up initiatives “doge” proposes, but it’ll be your representatives that make the actual choice.