To mark the 91st anniversary of the Social Security Act becoming law, NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement:

“North Carolina seniors have worked hard and paid into Social Security their whole lives but DC insider Michael Whatley and his Washington Republican allies are jeopardizing benefits to give billionaires a tax handout. Whatley helped his party pass the bill and called it a ‘huge win.’ As 1.8 million North Carolina seniors face having their benefits cut by an average of $500 dollars a month, Whatley is making their problems worse. Seniors are already struggling as prices skyrocket at the grocery store, the pharmacy, and on their utility bill – North Carolinians just can’t afford Whatley in the U.S. Senate.” 

Michael Whatley’s agenda could privatize Social Security and threaten North Carolinians’ retirement benefits.

• Whatley actively pressured Republicans to support a bill that they admitted was “a backdoor for privatizing Social Security.” Whatley called the bill a “huge win.” 
• As DOGE recklessly closed multiple Social Security offices in North Carolina, Whatley cheered it on, calling the funding cuts “vital” and fundraising off of them.
• More than 1.8 million North Carolinians rely on Social Security and would see an average cut of $500 a month if action is not taken. 

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