Trump open to Social Security changes if elected: adviser

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Trump open to Social Security changes if elected: adviser

by Emily Stephenson at Reuters

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-entitlements-idUSKCN0Y22RF

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Republican Donald Trump would consider changes to Social Security and Medicare if he is elected U.S. president, a top adviser to the New York businessman said on Wednesday, signaling a shift from Trump's earlier stance that he would not touch so-called entitlement programs.

Policy adviser Sam Clovis said at a Washington conference that Trump would be open to a bipartisan look at entitlement spending once he implemented his other policies, such as his tax plan.

"I think after the administration's been in place, then we will start to take a look at all of the programs, including entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare," Clovis said at an event hosted by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.

The foundation is known for its attacks on deficit spending, and it supports revamping Social Security and Medicare.



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[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. On this issue, as well as some others, I'd advocate voting "D", no matter which is the nominee.