Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Eliminating fraud can “save Social Security without doing anything to it.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Experts said fraud and overpayments are far too small to resolve Social Security’s long-term funding shortfall. Existing systems already terminate benefits for individuals recorded as age 115 or older.
Date: 06/05/2026
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Last Updated on June 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check