Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, including increased deportations and border security, could negatively impact Social Security and the US economy. While Trump enjoys support for his policies, experts warn that reducing the number of workers contributing to Social Security could lead to an accelerated depletion of the trust fund, potentially forcing benefit cuts. Additionally, the loss of undocumented workers, who contribute to various industries, could exacerbate inflation and labor shortages.
Donald Trump has promised sweeping reforms to the immigration system, with a major clampdown already taking place on illegal migration.Since his inauguration on January 20, the president has wasted no time in executing his plans, ramping up the detention and deportation of migrants, fortifying the U.S.-Mexico border and halting the processing of migrants and asylum seekers.While there is widespread support for Trump's policies, it could have a negative impact on retirees across the U.S.
'Illegal immigration improves the finances of Social Security and Medicare for a simple reason: although illegal immigrants are generally not eligible to collect Social Security and Medicare benefits, many still pay taxes into the system. These taxes function as free contributions to the trust funds, as long as the illegal immigrants remain ineligible for benefits.'And their contribution is not small: in 2022, immigrants living in the U.S. illegally paid $25.
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