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‘A classic bait and switch scam': California Democrat calls out Trump amid Social Security cuts

‘A classic bait and switch scam': California Democrat calls out Trump amid Social Security cuts

Yahoo30-03-2025
After Elon Musk called social security a "Ponzi scheme," lawmakers like Rep. Dave Min are hearing about the cuts he has planned. He joins The Weekend to weigh in.
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