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Donald Trump: “We will always protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump 2026 State of the Union Address & Democratic Response

Published | Video Starts at 45:18

We're also working to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement. And under this administration, we will always protect Social Security and Medicare. They are not protecting it for our seniors. We will always protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. Since I took office, the typical 401 balance is up by at least $30,000. That's a lot of money. We have millions and millions of people because the stock market has done so well setting all those records. (45:18–45:24)

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Asserts a commitment to always protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

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