President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that nearly 275,000 illegal immigrants have been removed from the Social Security system.
“Last month, I signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, and allowed No Tax on Social Security for our great seniors…and to protect our benefits, we’ve already kicked nearly 275,000 illegal aliens off of the Social Security system…,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump said many of the illegal immigrants who were on Social Security have “left the country” but the United States was still “sending them checks all the time.” Removing the illegals, Trump said, is “making the system strong.”
“Biden never kicked anybody off. Everybody joined and we’re carrying out historic deportations to remove many more illegals committing Social Security fraud. It was Social Security fraud that was taking place at levels that nobody has ever seen,” Trump said from the Oval Office.
Some experts have warned that the Social Security program will run out of funds by 2034, allowing just 81 percent of beneficiaries to receive their benefits. The Trump administration said maintaining the retirement program is a “top priority.”
“The ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act’ provides historic tax relief to America’s seniors,” a Social Security Administration (SSA) spokesperson said, according to Newsweek. “As Commissioner [Frank] Bisignano has repeatedly emphasized, ensuring the long-term financial health of these trust funds remains a top priority.”
“The Social Security Administration is committed to working with Congress and other stakeholders to protect and strengthen these vital programs, ensuring that millions of Americans can continue to rely on Social Security for a secure retirement and support in times of disability — both now and in the future. We remain focused on responsible stewardship and transparent communication,” the spokesperson added.
