Biden vs. Trump: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Social Security

Biden vs. Trump: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Social Security

With the program facing financial challenges, Social Security has become a key issue in the 2020 presidential campaign. Both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have stated their support of Social Security, but the two candidates have very different ideas about what to do with the program. In particular, Biden's overall plan includes some provisions that would boost Social Security benefits in many cases, but it would come at the cost of additional taxes.