Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year

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What happened

New report on economic cost of anti-immigration campaign projects 8.6% reduction in retirement payments by 2034 Elderly Americans can expect to lose an average of $2,152 in annual social security benefits each, a projected 8.

Key facts

  • New report on economic cost of anti-immigration campaign projects 8.6% reduction in retirement payments by 2034 Elderly Americans can expect to lose an average of $2,152 in annual social security benefits each, a projected 8.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:28 UTC.

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