Candidates' Plans for Social Security and Medicare Lack Clarity Amid Election

As Social Security and Medicare face insolvency, neither Trump nor Harris offers a comprehensive solution to avert benefit cuts.

Social Security is projected to be depleted by 2034, and Medicare by 2036, risking significant benefit cuts for retirees.
Donald Trump's proposals may accelerate Social Security insolvency to 2031, potentially leading to a 33% benefit cut.
Kamala Harris supports new taxes on the wealthy to stabilize Social Security but lacks detailed plans to prevent automatic cuts.
Neither candidate has a clear strategy to address Medicare's financial challenges, though Harris proposes expanding drug price negotiations.
Older voters express concern over the candidates' vague plans, with Social Security being a top financial priority for many.