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Social Security's future is a concern for some Americans, particularly with the program's shortfall date approaching.

Democrats are critical of the Trump administration's handling of Social Security, including tax changes under Republicans' new tax and spending law.

Republicans defend their tax law changes, arguing they benefit seniors, while some Democrats advocate taxing higher earners more to bolster the program.

Social Security made it possible for Zach Mecham to attend Drake University, start his own business, own a house and buy a car, providing "the cushion that I needed to build a life for myself."

“None of that would have been possible without the protections in Social Security,” said Mecham, a disability advocate. “And when I think about that and I think

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