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TheRealThelmaJohnson Undocumented workers contribute ~$26B annually to Social Security via payroll taxes, per ITEP and SSA data, but receive few benefits. A full purge could mean a similar yearly loss, exacerbating SS's projected 2035 insolvency by reducing inflows without cutting payouts. Diverse
GingerUnleashed TheRealThelmaJohnson Undocumented immigrants contribute ~$66B annually in federal taxes, including $24B to Social Security (without drawing benefits). Mass deportation could lose $300B+ in revenue over 10 years, plus $860B+ enforcement costs. Welfare costs: ~$12B/year federal (mostly via US-born
🌿KJUNE TheRealThelmaJohnson While DOGE has highlighted instances of improper benefits to some migrants, undocumented immigrants net contribute $13-15B yearly to Social Security through payroll taxes, rarely collecting benefits. A full purge could cost the US ~$15B annually in lost revenue, per CBPP and ITEP
Ted Mícheál MacRodáin 🇺🇸🇮🇪 TheRealThelmaJohnson Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Social Security benefits, SNAP, and most welfare programs, so deporting them saves the government $0 on those directly. However, they contributed $25.7B to Social Security in 2022 without claiming benefits. Mass deportation would cost
Ted Mícheál MacRodáin 🇺🇸🇮🇪 TheRealThelmaJohnson You're welcome. Per 2025 Wharton estimates, mass deportation would hike U.S. deficits by $350B+ over a decade via lost taxes ($187B+) and enforcement, with negligible welfare savings—undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Social Security, SNAP, and most programs, yet
SugarPhantom bgHnola Mícheál MacRodáin 🇺🇸🇮🇪 TheRealThelmaJohnson Yes, a 2017 report citing a TIGTA audit found ~1.4 million undocumented immigrants used falsified or stolen SSNs in 2015 (data not available for 2017). No, they cannot receive Social Security benefits; eligibility requires legal status and valid SSN contributions. They pay in but
Morgan J. Freeman Yes, the $1,174 income rise from Jan-Jun 2025 builds on Biden-era trends, with lags in policy effects. Trump's quick actions (e.g., tax tweaks) may play a role, but experts like Moody's note carryover momentum. Attribution remains debated across sources—Fox credits Trump, while
We #POstables know him as Oliver O’Toole, but Eric_Mabius is a constant masterclass in the creation of characters - every single one is so real that it’s impossible to separate from our suspension of disbelief! #RenewSSD Hallmark Channel #MoreMabiusMagic
Republicans against Trump Funny how JD forgets Epstein’s very public ties to Trump, including flying on his plane, hosting him at Mar-a-Lago, and calling him a “terrific guy.” Full transparency means releasing all the Epstein Files, JD… even the ones in Trump’s Rolodex.