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Privatizing Social Security: Bessent’s Controversial Remarks
Gregg Kell
July 31, 2025
Privatizing Social Security has emerged as a contentious topic once again, especially after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent comments on the children’s savings program under Trump’s tax law.Bessent described these child savings accounts as ‘a backdoor for privatizing Social Security,’ sparking fierce discussions among legislators.