Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year

What happened: A report commissioned by America's Voice projects that continued Trump administration immigration policies would cut average annual Social Security benefits by $2,152 per person, an 8.6% reduction, starting in 2034. Key numbers: $2,152 average annual benefit loss; 8.6% reduction from 2034 onward; 1.2 Why it matters: The report links immigration policy to higher food and housing costs, construction job losses for native-born workers, and pressure on Social Security finances. Social security trustees warn lower net immigration threatens worse finances for the retirement system.

A report commissioned by America's Voice projects that continued Trump administration immigration policies would cut average annual Social Security benefits by $2,152 per person, an 8.6% reduction, starting in 2034.

The report links immigration policy to higher food and housing costs, construction job losses for native-born workers, and pressure on Social Security finances. Social security trustees warn lower net immigration threatens worse finances for the retirement system.