Overview

• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recently shown support for Social Security, criticizing GOP rival Nikki Haley for proposing to raise the retirement age.
• DeSantis has suggested that some claimants might be defrauding the program with 'fake' disability claims.
• DeSantis has previously supported making cuts to Social Security for younger Americans and has backed plans to privatize the program.
• Former President Donald Trump has released an ad attacking Haley's Social Security reform plans, positioning himself as a protector of the program.
• Haley has proposed raising the retirement age for future generations, a move that has won her support from some Republican donors.