Paul: Raising retirement age alone will no longer save Social Security
Rand Paul · Senator Rand Paul: Tariffs, Debt, China, and a Warning for America · Sep 5, 2025 · at 29:38
Senator Rand Paul outlines necessary structural reforms for Social Security solvency.
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“The age doesn't fix Social Security anymore. You gotta means test it.”
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