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Privatizing Social Security: Bessent’s Controversial Remarks

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.