Your Social Security check is too important to let myths keep us divided. “It’s going bankrupt.” “It’s just welfare.” “There’s nothing we can do.” How much of what you’ve heard about Social Security is actually true? I’m Dr. Ed Weir, former Social Security District Manager. In this video, I break down the myths, misleading political talking points, and misunderstandings that distract us from the real questions: What threatens your benefits—and what can Congress do to protect them? We’ll examine claims about the trust fund, government borrowing, who receives benefits, and whether benefit cuts are unavoidable. The stakes are personal. The 2026 Trustees project that retirement and survivor benefits face a 22% funding shortfall when reserves run out in 2032 if Congress makes no changes. That is a warning we can act on—not a cut we must accept. Whether you vote Republican, Democrat, or independent, you deserve accurate information about the benefits you earned. Let’s stop arguing over myths and start demanding answers. Which Social Security claim do you want me to explain? Leave it in the comments. More resources: https://24Help.org Official Trustees report: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/trsum/ #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityMyths #ProtectSocialSecurity

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